Farm Star BX Series 48, 60, 72, 84 & 96 - Manual (Page 7)

Important Safety Information!
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor,
before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the box scraper owner’s responsibility, if
this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to
operating:
1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.
2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical
means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying
particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you
do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders twenty-five feet
(25’) from an operating box scraper. Only properly trained people should operate this machine. It is
recommended the tractor be equipped with a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) and a seat belt that is used.
Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the tractor key, and lower implement to
the ground before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.
Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the box scraper, and the safety
rules set forth. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are there
for your safety as well as the safety of others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded oper-
ator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed
this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
B E F O R E Y O U S TA RT!!
Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ EACH WARNING MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS.
FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND OBEY A SAFETY WARNING, OR RECOGNIZE A
SAFETY HAZARD, COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTH-
ERS AROUND YOU. THE OPERATOR IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
SAFETY OF HIMSELF, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN THE OPERATING AREA OF THE
BOX SCRAPER.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word – DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION – is used with the
safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
DANGER and WARNING safety signs are located near the specific
hazard. CAUTION safety signs list general precautions.
The safety-alert symbol is also used in this manual to call attention to
safety messages.
D A N G E R !
W A R N I N G !
C A U T I O N !
Specifications
BX SERIES
FIXED BAR BOX SCRAPERS
MODEL/SERIES BX - 48 BX - 60 BX - 72 BX - 84 BX - 96
WORKING WIDTH 48” 60” 72” 84” 96”
HEIGHT OF MOLDBOARD 17” 17” 17” 17” 17”
DEPTH OF BUCKET 22” 22” 22” 22” 22”
OVERALL DEPTH 31” 31” 31” 31” 31”
OVERALL HEIGHT 32” 35” 35” 35” 35”
WEIGHT (POUNDS) 312 370 438 506 574
NUMBER OF SHANKS 4 5 6 7 8
MAXIMUM H.P. RATING 25 35 40 40 40
A-FRAME MATERIAL 3 / 8 ” x 2 1 / 2 ” 1 / 2 ” x 2 1 / 2 ” 1 / 2 ” x 2 1 / 2 ” 1 / 2 ” x 2 1 / 2 ” 1 / 2 ” x 2 1 / 2 ”
Flat Bar Flat Bar Flat Bar Flat Bar Flat Bar
LOWER HITCH Bolted Pin Bolted Pin Bolted Pin Bolted Pin Bolted Pin