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2.6 OPERATING SAFETY
1.
Make sure that anyone who will be operating the
Grain Boss Extractor or working on or around
the unit reads and understands all the operat-
ing, maintenance and safety information in the
operator's manual. Also read and follow the
instructions in the manuals of other equipment
in the system.
2. Keep all bystanders, especially children, away
from the machine when loading or unloading is
being done, or when authorized personnel are
carrying out maintenance work.
3. Establish a lock-out tag-out policy for the work
site. Be sure all personnel are trained in and
follow all procedures. Lock-out tag-out all power
sources before servicing the unit or working
around loading/unloading equipment.
4. Lower machine to ground, place all controls in
neutral or off, stop engine, set park brake, re-
move ignition key and wait for all moving parts
to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or
unplugging.
5. Keep working area clean and free of debris to
prevent slipping or tripping.
6. Do not enter bag or approach augers unless
lower left PTO is disconnected and stowed.
7. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
rotating flighting and moving parts. Keep others
away.
8. Stay 50 feet (15 m) away from power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
9. Install and secure all guards before starting.
10. Keepall hydraulic components ingood condition
before operating.
11. Install theanchor bracketsbetween thedischarge
auger andauger gatheringsystemto themachine
frame before transporting.
12. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating, using or maintain-
ing the Grain Boss Extractor.
2.7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1.
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service
area clean and
dry.
- Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3. Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, and remove the ignition keys.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
6. Always use personal protection devices such as
eye, handandhearingprotectors, whenperform-
ing any service or maintenance.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement partsmust beused to restore
your equipment to original specifications. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries
or damages caused by use of unapproved parts
and/or accessories.
8. A fire extinguish-
er and first aid kit
should be kept
readily accessible
while performing
maintenance on
this equipment.
9. Periodically tightenall bolts, nuts and screws and
check that all cotter pins are properly installed
to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
10. Whencompletingamaintenanceor service func-
tion, make sure all safety shields and devices
are installed before placing unit in service.