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OPERA
liON
PRE-STARTING CHECKS: ANNUAL
PRE-STARTING CHECKS: DAILY
Do
the following at the start of each operating
season.
Do the following each day before start-up:
A
CAUTION:
A
CAUTION:
1.
Review
the
Operator's
Manuals
to
refresh
your memory on safety and operating
recommendations.
2. Review all
safety
signs
and
other
decals
on
the
machine
and
note
hazard areas.
3.
Be
sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and secured. Never alter
or
remove safety equipment.
4.
Be
sure
you
understand and have
practiced safe use
of
all controls. Know
the capacity and operating characteristics
of
the machine.
5.
Check
the
first
aid
kit
and fire
extinguisher.
Know
where
they
are and
how to use them.
Also:
6.
Install drapers. See "Drapers"
in
Maintenance
IService section.
7.
Adjust
belt,
draper
and
chain tension.
See
Maintenance/Service section.
8.
Perform all Annual Maintenance. See Mainte-
nance/Service section.
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1. Clear the area
of
other persons, pets etc.
Keep children away from machinery. Walk
around the header
to
be
sure
no
one is
under, on
or
close
to
it.
2. Remove foreign objects from the machine
and surrounding area.
3. Wear close
fitting
clothing
and protective
shoes
with
slip
resistant soles.
As well, carry
with
you any protective
clothing and personal safety devices that
COULD
be
necessary
through
the day.
Don't take chances.
You may need:
- hard hat
- protective glasses
- heavy gloves
- respirator
or
filter mask
- wet weather gear.
4. Protect against noise.
Wear a suitable hearing
protective device such
as
ear
muffs
or
ear
plugs
...
....,
to
protect
against
objectionable
or
uncomfortably loud noises.
5. Check the machine
for
leaks
or
any parts
that are missing, broken,
or
not
working
correctly.
NOTE: Use proper procedure when
searching
for
pressurized fluid leaks.
See
"HydraulieSystem"inMaintenance/Service
section.
6. Clean all
lights
and reflective surfaces on
the machine.
7. Perform all Daily maintenance. See Mainte-
nance/Service section.
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