Landoll MCL/MCC/MCLS/MLCS/MCCS 1483, 1643, 1803 RIGID PULVI-MULCHER - Manual (Page 7)

INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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Maintenance Safety
• Block the implement so it will not roll when working on
or under it to prevent injury.
• Do not make adjustments or lubricate the machine
while it is in motion.
• Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
• Understand the procedure before doing the work. Use
proper tools and equipment.
Protective Equipment
• Wear protective clothing & equipment appropriate for
the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
• Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable
hearing protection, such as earmuffs or earplugs.
High Pressure Fluid Safety
Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly invisible and
have enough force to penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Use a piece of cardboard, rather than hands, to
search for suspected leaks.
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using correct tools and
equipment.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side, not in
front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if
available.
When removing and installing wheels use
wheel-handling equipment adequate for the weight
involved.
Safety Chain
Use the safety chain to help control drawn machinery
should it separate from the tractor drawbar.
Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of towed machinery, which is 10,100
pounds minimum in accordance with ASAE S338.2
specifications. If two or more implements are pulled in
tandem, a larger chain may be required. Chain capacity
must be greater than the TOTAL weight of all towed
implements.
A second chain should be used between each
implement.
Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or
specified anchor location. Allow only enough slack in the
chain to permit turning. The distance from hitch pin to
attachment point or intermediate support point should not
exceed 9 inches. See Figure 1-2.
Replace the chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
Do not use a safety chain for towing.
Figure 1-2: Safety Chain
9" MAX
Tractor
Drawbar
Drawbar
Safety Chain
Carriage Bolt,
1-8 x 3-1/4
Nut,Lock 1-8
Flat Washer,
1” SAE