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When transporting the machine on another vehicle or trailer the engine must be
switched off and the machine chocked and secured with suitable ropes or chains.
Check the condition of any flails or other mounted tools and their fixings on a regular
basis; never use a machine with damaged or missing flails/tools or loose fixings.
Always clean the machine after use; if machine components are hot allow them to cool
to a safe temperature before cleaning. Never use solvent based chemicals for cleaning.
When operating in excessively dusty conditions the machine may need to be stopped
on a regular basis to remove any build ups of dust on components that could cause
overheating; switch the engine off and beware of hot components.
Ensure engine is switched off and Emergency Stop switch is in the ‘off’ position before
refuelling.
Wherever possible refuel the machine before work when the engine is cold. If refuelling
during work, switch off the engine and allow it to cool before adding fuel.
Test the Emergency Stop buttons before each period of work to ensure they function
correctly.
Never leave the machine, isolator key and control unit unattended in one place; the
machine could be started and used by un-authorised persons.
Any inspection, service or maintenance of the machine and attached equipment must
only be performed with machine switched off and the isolator key removed.
Always wear suitable safety gear at all times when performing service or maintenance
work on the machine or any mounted equipment.
Mounted equipment must always be switched off when manoeuvring outside of the
work zone.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
We recommend that the following personal protective equipment is worn during operation
and/or maintenance of this machinery; overalls, safety shoes, safety goggles, ear
protection, safety helmet, protective gloves, respiratory protection, shin/knee protection.
Although the information stated here covers a wide range of safety subjects, it is impossible to
predict every eventuality that can occur under differing circumstances whilst operating this machine.
No advice given here can replace ‘good common sense’ and ‘total awareness’ at all times, but it will
go a long way towards the safe use of your McConnel machine.
Operating, servicing and maintaining this equipment can
expose you to chemicals including gasoline, diesel fuel,
lubricants, petroleum products, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, and phthalates, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. This website,
operated by California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, provides information
about these chemicals and how individuals may be exposed to them.
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