Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure. BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6

SAFETY

The following Safety Alert Symbols mean ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

They stress an attitude of “HEADS UP FOR SAFETY” and can be found throughout this manual and on the equipment itself

BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING

SAFETY INFORMATION IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES, WORKS WITH, OR

OTHERWISE USES THIS EQUIPMENT IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Our company ALWAYS takes operator safety into consideration when designing its machinery, guards, and exposed moving parts for operator protection However, some areas can NOT be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper operation In addition to this manual, decals on the machine warn of further danger and should be read and observed closely

READ and FOLLOW the instructions on all decals

REMEMBER it is the owner’s responsibility for communicating all information on the safe use and proper maintenance of this machine! This includes providing understandable interpretation of these instructions for operators who are not fluent in reading or understanding English

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death or irreparable damage to the machine.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in serious injury or death or moderate to severe damage to the machine.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor to moderate injury or minor to moderate damage to the machine.

Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure

BEFORE cleaning, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing this equipment:

1 Remove the ignition key from the power unit engine

2 Make sure ALL movement throughout this equipment has ceased! ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed Failure to follow the above procedure may lead to serious injury or death

3 Properly attach the jack to this equipment and raise up to transfer weight to the jack

4 Keep the hitch pin attached to help prevent this equipment from moving

5 Disconnect the PTO shaft from the power unit

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Additional Safety Reminders

USER/OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES are included in this manual and are intended to promote SAFE OPERATION of this equipment

These guidelines do not preclude the use of good judgment, care, and common sense as may be indicated by the particular job site work conditions

It is essential that all operators be physically and mentally free of any mind altering drugs and chemicals and thoroughly trained in the safe operation of this equipment Such training should be presented completely to all new operators and NOT condensed for those claiming previous experience

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY some photographs and images in this manual may show doors, guards, and shields open or removed BE SURE all doors, guards, and shields are in their proper operating positions BEFORE operating this equipment NEVER operate this equipment with any guards or shields damaged or not in place REPLACE any damaged or missing guards and shields

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS!

The operator MUST know the capabilities and work applications for this equipment and operate it at speeds slow enough to ensure complete control at all times When working on uneven ground or near the edge of roadbeds there is no substitute for good judgment and only operators with sufficient experience should attempt such work

NEVER assume everyone is as safety conscious at you are

Personal Safety

NEVER allow minors and/or any unqualified personnel to operate or be near this equipment unless properly supervised

NEVER allow anyone to ride on this equipment at any time

NEVER leave this equipment running unattended

NEVER wear loose or torn clothing while working around moving parts

NEVER step on the PTO drive shaft at any time

ALWAYS wear appropriate personal safety equipment and gear as called for by the job or working conditions

ALWAYS be aware of pinch point areas on this equipment

ALWAYS keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts

ALWAYS stop and disengage the PTO and shut off the tractor before doing any adjusting or servicing to this equipment

Towing Safety

THE MAXIMUM SPEED FOR TOWING THIS EQUIPMENT IS 20 MPH

Observe the recommended maximum road speed limit, local speed limit, or maximum recommended towing speed whichever is the lesser speed

ALWAYS MOVE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH A FARM TRACTOR ONLY

Always engage power steering (on equipment with steering capabilities) before turning with a load

DO NOT DISENGAGE power steering (on equipment with steering capabilities) before the turning process is completed

Tractor must be heavy and powerful enough and have adequate braking power for the towed load

STOPPING DISTANCE increases with speed and weight of towed loads and on slopes Towed loads, with or without brakes, which are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control Consider the total weight of all equipment and the load

Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions (ice, mud, loose gravel, etc ), turning, or slopes

DO NOT ATTACH safety chain to any point higher than the drawbar

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