Operation safety, Transport safety, Placement safety – Wheatheart Portable Drive Over Pit User Manual
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2. S
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10" & 13"
2.2. O
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AFETY
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• Follow good shop practices:
• keep service area clean and dry
• be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded
• use adequate light for the job at hand
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.2. OPERATION SAFETY
• Have another person nearby who can shut down the equipment in case of
accident.
• Do not operate with any of the safety guards removed.
• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from moving parts. Stay away from intake
during operation.
2.3. TRANSPORT SAFETY
• Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all
applicable laws and regulations.
• Always travel at a safe speed. Consult local authorities for further details. Use
cautions when turning corners or meeting traffic.
• Use extreme care and minimum ground speed when operating or transport-
ing on hillsides, over rough ground, or near ditches or fences.
• Make sure the SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem and all the lights and
reflectors that are required by local authorities are in place, are clean, and
can be seen by all traffic.
• Do not allow riders on the equipment or towing vehicle during transport.
• Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines when operating and
transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
• Ensure that tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
2.4. PLACEMENT SAFETY
• Check with local authorities regarding transport on public roads. Obey all
applicable laws and regulations.
• Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when turning corners or meeting
traffic.
• Keep away from overhead and buried power lines / gas lines. Arcing and pos-
sible electrocution can occur without direct contact.
• Consult local utility companies before operating machine near overhead or
buried power lines / gas lines.
• Use extreme care and minimum ground speed when operating or transport-
ing on hillsides, over rough ground, or near ditches or fences.
• Review the work safety area diagram before starting work.