Modern AG Grapple - Manual (Page 3)

Grapple - 3
The SAFeTy AlerT SymBOl indicates
that there is a potential hazard to personal safety
involved and extra safety precautions must
be taken. When you see this symbol on your
machine or in this manual, be alert and carefully
read the message that follows it.
DANGer: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is limited to
the most extreme situations.
WArNiNG: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAuTiON: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
reAD mANuAl PriOr TO iNSTAllATiON:
Improper installation, operation, or maintenance
of this equipment could result in serious injury
or death. Operators and maintenance personnel
should read this manual, as well as all manuals
related to this equipment and the prime mover
thoroughly before beginning installation,
operation, or maintenance. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE
pRIME MOVER’S MANUAL(S).
reAD AND uNDerSTAND All SAFeTy
STATemeNTS: Read all safety decals
and safety statements in all manuals prior to
operating or working on this equipment. Know
and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws, and
other professional guidelines for your operation.
Know and follow good work practices when
assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting,
removing, or operating this equipment.
KNOW yOur eQuiPmeNT: Know
your equipment’s capabilities, dimensions, and
operations before operating. Visually inspect
your equipment before you start, and never
operate equipment that is not in proper working
order with all safety devices intact. Check all
hardware to ensure it is tight. Make certain that
all locking pins, latches, and connection devices
are properly installed and secured. Remove and
replace any damaged, fatigued, or excessively
worn parts. Make certain all safety decals are
in place and are legible. Keep decals clean, and
replace them if they become worn or hard to
read.
PrOTeCT AGAiNST FlyiNG DeBriS: Always
wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face
shield when driving pins in or out, or when any
operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other
hazardous material.
lOWer Or SuPPOrT rAiSeD eQuiPmeNT:
Do not work under raised booms without
supporting them. Do not use support material
made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels,
or any other material that could suddenly
collapse or shift positions. Make sure support
material is solid, not decayed, warped, twisted,
or tapered. Lower booms to ground level or on
blocks. Lower booms and attachments to the
ground before leaving the cab or operator’s
station.
DO NOT mODiFy mACHiNe Or
ATTACHmeNTS: Modifications may weaken
the integrity of the attachment and may impair
the function, safety, life, and performance of
the attachment. When making repairs, use only
the manufacturer’s genuine parts, following
authorized instructions. Other parts may be
substandard in fit and quality. Never modify any
!
SAFeTy SeCTiON
WArNiNG
WArNiNG
WArNiNG
WArNiNG
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