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Rev 4/2018
Hydraulic Hazards
Be aware of the hazards of pressurized hydraulics:
• Wear personal protective equipment, such as
gloves and safety glasses, whenever servicing
or checking a hydraulic system.
• Assume that all hydraulic hoses and compo-
nents are pressurized. Relieve all hydraulic
pressure before disconnecting any hydraulic
line.
• Never try to stop or check for a
hydraulic leak with any part
of your body; use a piece
of cardboard to check for
hydraulic leaks.
• Small hydraulic hose
leaks are extremely
dangerous, and can inject hydraulic oil under
the skin, even through gloves.
• Infection and gangrene are possible when
hydraulic oil penetrates the skin. See a doctor
immediately to prevent loss of limb or death.
Maintenance Safety
• Perform all routine maintenance outlined in
this Operator’s Manual in the time intervals
indicated.
• Maintenance, lubrication and repair of this
machine can be dangerous unless performed
properly. In order to ensure safety, each person
working on this baler must have the necessary
skills, information, tools and equipment, and
satisfy himself that his work method is safe,
correct, and meets his own company’s require-
ments.
• Do not attempt to make adjustments, or perform
repairs unless you are authorized and qualified
to do so.
• Never attempt to service energized equipment.
• Do not rely on the hydraulic system to support
any part of the baler during maintenance or
lubrication. Never stand under a baler compo-
nent that is supported only by the hydraulic
system. Ensure components are resting on
their mechanical stops or supported with
appropriate safety stands during maintenance
or lubrication.
• Never attempt servicing while the baler is
moving. Shut off the baler and secure power.
• Disengage the baler and shut off engine, and
wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
lubricating, cleaning, or servicing the baler.
• Tag the key switch with a ”DO NOT START”
sign and/or remove the key.
• Always perform all maintenance and lubrica-
tion procedures with the baler on level ground,
parked in a safe area.
• Block the tires to keep the machine from rolling.
• Any unauthorized modifications made to the
baler by the customer or parties other than
Allied Systems will relieve Allied Systems
Company and your Freeman dealer of any
liability for damage or injury.
• Replace any worn parts only with genuine
Freeman parts. Call your dealer for assistance.
• Unless specified in service procedures, never
attempt maintenance or lubrication procedures
while the baler is moving or the
engine is running.
• Engine exhaust fumes can
cause death. If it is neces-
sary to run the engine
in an enclosed space,
remove the exhaust
fumes from the area
with an exhaust pipe
extension. Use ventilation fans and open shop
doors to provide adequate ventilation.
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