Barko 495B - SE - Know Your Machine

Service Manual
495B SE (S)
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Last Updated - 9/28/2016
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
The following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read through and understand
before operating or servicing your machine.
1. Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you can run and/
or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences must be noted and
acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all safety, operating, and servicing procedures
before using the loader.
2. Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance, or repair.
3. Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating loader.
4. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage power line may arc
some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
5. Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being
struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator's view, resulting in
the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
6. Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may result.
7. When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to the ground.
Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage, injury, or death.
8. Donottamperwithanyhydrauliclinewhenitispressurized.Escapinguidunderpressurecanpenetratethe
skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections
beforeapplyingpressure.Keephandsandbodyawayfrompinholesandnozzleswhichejectuidsunderhigh
pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks.
 Ifanyuidisinjectedintotheskin,itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththis
type of injury or gangrene may result.
9. UndernocircumstancesshouldanymodicationsbemadetoBarkomachinerywithoutfactoryauthorization.Any
modicationsmayvoidthewarranty.Thismachinewasdesignedtodoaspecicjobandalterationscouldresult
in property damage, injury or death.
10. Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See your machine's
Decals section for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
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