Safety
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Bale Skoop Operation Safety - Continued
During Operation - Continued
• Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine while standing
alongside the unit.
• Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all
problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
After Operation (Storage)
• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO
and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Equipment damage and
livestock injury could result.
• The tops of the bed and loader are extremely slippery, do not climb, stand, or crawl on them.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.