BE AM Series - Safety Information; Potential Dangers; Pre-Operation Checks

SAFETY INFORMATION
This machine has the potential to be extremely dangerous, in the wrong hands it can kill or maim.
It is therefore imperative that the owner, and the operator of this machine, read the following section to ensure
that they are both fully aware of the dangers that do, or may exist, and their responsibilities surrounding its use.
The operator of this machine is responsible not only for their own safety nut equally for the safety of others who
may come into the close proximity of the machine, as the owner you are responsible for both.
POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS MACHINE:
• Being hit by debris thrown by rotating components.
• Being hit by machine parts ejected through damage during use.
• Being caught on a rotating power take-o (PTO) shaft.
• Being caught in other moving parts i.e.: belts, pulleys and cutting heads.
• Electrocution from Overhead Power Lines (by contact with or “flash-over” from)
• Becoming trapped between tractor and machine when hitching or unhitching.
• Tractor overbalancing when machine arm is extended.
• Injection of high pressure oil from hydraulic hoses or couplings.
• Machine overbalancing when freestanding (out of use).
• Road trac accidents due to collision or debris on the road.
BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE YOU MUST:
• Ensure you read all sections of the operator handbook
• Ensure the operator is, or has been, properly trained to use the machine.
• Ensure the operator has been issued with and reads the operator handbook.
• Ensure the operator understands and follow the instructions in operator handbook.
• Ensure the tractor front, rear and side(s) are fitted with metal mesh or polycarbonate guards of suitable size
and strength to protect the operator against thrown debris or parts.
• Ensure tractors guards are fitted correctly, are undamaged and kept properly maintained.
• Ensure that all machine guards are in position, are undamaged and are kept maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Ensure flails and their fixings are of a type recommended by the manufacturer, are securely attached and
that none are missing or damaged.
• Ensure hydraulic pipes are carefully and correctly routed to avoid damage by chang, stretching or pinching
and that they are held in place with the correct fittings.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attachment and removal of the machine from the tractor.
• Check that the machine fittings and couplings are in good condition.
• Ensure the tractor meets the minimum weight recommendations of the machine manufacturer and the ballast
is used as necessary.
• Always inspect the work area thoroughly before starting to note obstacles and remove wire, bottles, cans
and other debris.
• Use clear suitably sized warning signs to alert others to the nature of the machine working within that area.
Signs should be placed at both ends of the work site. (It is recommended that signs used are of a size and
type specified by the Department of Transport and positioned in accordance with their and the Local
Highways Authority guidelines).
• Ensure the operator is protected from noise. Ear defenders should be worn and tractor cab doors and windows
must be kept closed. Machine controls should be routed through proprietary openings in the cab to enable all
windows to be shut fully.
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