flexicoil 6000 - Safety During Transport; Safety During Servicing

SECTION 1 - SAFETY
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SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
CHECK
with local authorities regarding transport on
public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations.
ONLY TOW
at a safe speed 32 km/hr (20 mph). Use
caution when making corners or meeting traffic.
BE SURE
safety lighting is plugged in and that the red tail
light(s), amber flashers, and amber signal lights are all
working properly.
ALWAYS
be certain that no one is behind or around the
drill before moving.
BE SURE
all safety transport locks are in place before
transporting the drill.
BE SURE
the reflector decals are clearly visible from all
sides of the drill and the Slow Moving Vehicle sign is at
the rear of the drill in clear view of overtaking traffic.
BE SURE
all the wheel bolts are tight before transporting
the drill.
WATCH
for power poles and overhead power lines.
ALWAYS
lock the tractor drawbar when transporting the
drill.
ALWAYS
park the drill on level ground and block the
wheels before unhooking from the towing vehicle.
NEVER
subject the drill to steep side grades while in
transport position.
ALWAYS
use the hitch jack supplied with the drill when
unhooking from the tractor.
BE SURE
no upward pressure is exerted on the tractor
hitch by the drill hitch before disconnecting.
NEVER
brake or decelerate during cornering.
ALWAYS
enter corners slowly.
SAFETY DURING SERVICING
SHUT DOWN TRACTOR ENGINE
, remove key from
tractor ignition and be certain all moving parts have
stopped before servicing implement.
ESCAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID HAZARD;
escaping
hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines. Check/tighten all
connections BEFORE applying pressure. Use a piece of
cardboard or paper to search for leaks. NEVER
use your
hand.
IF ANY
fluid is injected into the skin, seek immediate
medical attention, if not treated within a few hours
GANGRENE MAY RESULT.
ONLY
service implement when in full field position.
DO NOT OVERINFLATE
tires. NEVER lean over a tire
while inflating it.
ALWAYS USE
proper mounting procedures when
mounting a tire to wheel or rim. A tire not seated properly
may explode when being inflated causing serious injury or
death.
BLOCK
wheels to prevent movement when servicing.
BE SURE
all safety transport locks are in place before
servicing or adjusting opener assemblies or working on the
implement.