Worksaver Flip Over FOH-5 - Manual (Page 5)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you,
follow them.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and
practice the instruction on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON’T
TRY IT.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and
Implement Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Implement.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
SAFETY SIGNS
OPERATION
The safe operation of the implement is the respon-
sibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar
with the implement, tractor (or ATV) and all safety
practices before starting operation. Review and follow all
the safety rules in this manual and those of the tractor or
ATV.
A responsible adult (not a child) should do all the har-
rowing and transporting operations.
Inspect the area to be harrowed for stumps, stones,
branches, or other foreign objects that could cause dam-
age to the pulling vehicle or the harrow. If objects cannot
be cleared from the area (like stumps) then mark them
clearly so the operator can avoid them.
The model FOH-5 spike-tooth harrow has adjustable
tooth angle. This allows you to set the teeth at 6 different
angles to provide the best flow-through of residue (flat-
test tooth angle) or the most aggressive tooth position for
fluffing up an arena (most straight up and down tooth
angle) and every position in between to fit the job you
need to do.
The model FOH-5 harrow has a staggered tooth
arrangement to give maximum conditioning of the soil,
breaking up and spreading of manure and residue, and
for even leveling and firming of the soil.
The spike-tooth harrow will cut trash and penetrate the
soil for good ground preparation. In tough soil conditions,
several passes may be necessary to work the soil to a
satisfactory condition.
The harrow can be operated at up to 5 mph. Under
most conditions, 3 to 4 mph is a better operating speed.
Operating too fast will not allow the teeth to penetrate
and greatly increase the chance of damage to the
harrow.
In most cases, multiple passes will be required to
achieve the desired soil preparation. It is recommended
to straddle previous passes or work the second time over
at an angle to avoid ridging and to mix the soil.
Never allow anyone to play near the unit and always
store the unit in a safe secure place, preferable in a
locked storage shed or fenced area. Never allow anyone
to climb or ride on the unit for any reason.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp
drops to prevent “hanging up” tractor and harrow.
Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering rough
terrain.
UNEVEN TERRAIN –
WARNING!
Do not operate on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start or change directions suddenly
on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch or hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
CAUTION!
When maneuvering close to buildings or passing
through narrow areas, be sure to allow sufficient
clearance for the implement and tractor or ATV.
CAUTION!
Keep alert and watch the front as well as the rear
when working with equipment.
Do not operate close to ditches or creeks.
Slow down when operating over rough ground.
Avoid excessive speeds!
SAFETY . . .
YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT!