1315 GRAIN CARTS — Safety

SECTION I

Safety

General Hazard Information ....................................................................................................... 1-2

Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

General Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 1-4

Before Operating or Servicing ................................................................................................... 1-5

During Operation ........................................................................................................................ 1-6

Before Transporting .................................................................................................................... 1-7

During Transport ......................................................................................................................... 1-7

Driveline Safety .......................................................................................................................... 1-8

Pressurized Oil ........................................................................................................................... 1-9

Preparing for Emergencies....................................................................................................... 1-10

Wearing Protective Equipment ................................................................................................. 1-10

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1315 GRAIN CARTS — Safety

General Hazard Information

No accident-prevention program can be successful without the wholehearted cooperation of the person who is directly responsible for the operation of the equipment.

A large number of accidents can be prevented only by the operator anticipating the result before the accident is caused and doing something about it. No power-driven equipment, whether it be transportation or processing, whether it be on the highway, in the fi eld, or in the industrial plant, can be safer than the person who is at the controls. If accidents are to be prevented--and they can be prevented--it will be done by the operators who accept the full measure of their responsibility.

It is true that the designer, the manufacturer, and the safety engineer can help; and they will help, but their combined efforts can be wiped out by a single careless act of the operator.

It is said that, “the best kind of a safety device is a careful operator.” We, at Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc., ask that you be that kind of operator.

REMEMBER:

THINK SAFETY

A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE

BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN

ACCIDENT!

SIGNAL WORDS

INDICATES AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION OR ACTION THAT WILL RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OR ACTION THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

INDICATES AN UNSAFE SITUATION OR ACTION THAT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Is used for instruction on operating, adjusting, or servicing a machine.

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1315 GRAIN CARTS — Safety

Safety Decals

REPLACE LOST, DAMAGED, PAINTED, OR UNREADABLE

DECALS IMMEDIATELY. IF PARTS THAT HAVE DECALS ARE REPLACED, ALSO MAKE SURE

TO INSTALL NEW DECALS. THESE DECALS INFORM AND REMIND THE OPERATOR WITH

OPERATIONAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY MESSAGES.

PART NO. 98229

PART NO. 9003476

PART NO. 9003474

PART NO. 9003478

PART NO. 9003477

PART NO. 9003475

PART NO. 9003477

PART NO. 95839

PART NO. 95046

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PART NO. 94094

PART NO. 97961

PART NO. 97575

PART NO. 95445

Fluorescent Stripe (9003125)

SMV Emblem (TA510514)

Refl ector =Red= (9003126)

Refl ector =Amber= (9003127)

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General Safety Instructions

• Read and understand this operator’s manual before operating.

• All machinery should be operated only by trained and authorized personnel.

• To prevent machine damage, use only attachments and service parts approved by the manufacturer.

• Always shut tractor engine off and remove key before servicing.

• Avoid personal attire such as loose fi tting clothing, shoestrings, drawstrings, pants cuffs, long hair, etc., that may become entangled in moving parts.

• Do not allow anyone to ride on the implement. Make sure everyone is clear before op-

• Never attempt to operate implement unless you are in driver’s seat.

• Never enter a cart containing grain. Flowing grain traps and suffocates victims in seconds.

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Before Operating or Servicing

• Do not stand between towing vehicle and implement during hitching.

• Avoid working under an implement; however, if it becomes absolutely unavoidable, make sure the implement is safely blocked.

• Always make certain everyone and everything is clear of the machine before beginning operation.

• Verify that all safety shields are in place and properly secured.

• Ensure that all applicable safety decals are installed and legible.

• To prevent personal injury or death, always ensure that there are people who remain outside the cart to assist the person working inside, and that all safe workplace practices are followed. There is restricted mobility and limited exit paths when working inside the implement.

• Secure drawbar pin with safety lock and lock tractor drawbar in fi xed position.

• Explosive separation of a tire and rim can cause serious injury or death. Only properly trained personnel should attempt to service a tire and wheel assembly.

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During Operation

• Regulate speed to fi eld conditions. Maintain complete control at all times.

• Never lubricate equipment when in operation.

• Keep away from overhead power lines. Electrical shock can cause serious injury or death.

• Use extreme care when operating close to ditches, fences, or on hillsides.

• Do not leave towing vehicle unattended with engine running.

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Before Transporting

• Secure transport chain to towing vehicle before transporting. DO NOT transport without chain.

• Install transport locks before transporting.

• Check for proper function of all available transport lights. Make sure that all refl ectors are clean and in place on machine. Make sure the SMV emblem is visible to approaching traffi c.

• This cart may not be equipped with brakes. Ensure that the towing vehicle has adequate weight and braking capacity to tow this unit.

During Transport

• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety when moving machinery.

• Use transport lights as required by local laws to adequately warn operators of other vehicles.

• Use good judgment when transporting equipment on highways. Regulate speed to road conditions and maintain complete control.

• Maximum speed of implement should never exceed 20 mph. Do not exceed 10 mph during off-highway travel.

• Slow down before making sharp turns to avoid tipping. Drive slowly over rough ground and side slopes.

• Do not transport grain cart on roads while loaded.

• It is probable that this implement is taller, wider and longer than the towing vehicle.

Become aware of and avoid all obstacles and hazards in the travel path of the equipment, such as power lines, ditches, etc.

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Driveline Safety

• Do not allow children near equipment that is running or engaged.

• Do not exceed 1000 rpm PTO speed.

• Disengage the PTO, stop the tractor engine, and remove key from ignition before making inspections, or performing maintenance and repairs.

• Inspect the driveline, quick disconnect, overload shear-bolt limiter or clutch, and shielding often. Repair immediately. Use replacement parts and attaching hardware equivalent to the original equipment. Only alterations described in this manual for overall length adjustment are allowed. Any other alteration is prohibited.

• Avoid excessively long hardware or exposed and protruding parts which can snag and cause entanglement.

• Lubricate the driveline as recommended in the MAINTENANCE section.

• Keep hoses, wiring, ropes, etc. from dangling too close to the driveline.

• Install driveline and shields according to recommended lengths and attaching methods with recommended hardware. The driveline shield should rotate independently a full rotation and telescope freely. The retaining chain must be secured to the implement safety shield.

• Adjust drawbar to height recommended in tractor set up section.

• Be careful not to hit the driveline with tractor tires when turning.

• Check the length of the telescoping members to insure the driveline will not bottom out or separate when turning and/or going over rough terrain.

• Proper extended and collapsed lengths of the telescoping PTO shaft must be verified before first operation with each and every tractor. If the extended length of the

PTO shaft is insufficient, it may become uncoupled during operation and cause serious injury or death from contact with uncontrolled flailing of PTO shaft assembly components.

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Pressurized Oil

• Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines from tractor, loosening any hydraulic fi ttings or servicing hydraulic system. See hydraulic power unit manual for procedure to relieve pressure.

• Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect leaks of hydraulic fl uid under pressure.

Correct hydraulic leaks immediately.

medical treatment immediately if injured by high-pressure fl uids.

• Hydraulic system must be purged of air before operating to prevent serious injury or death.

• Do not bend or strike high-pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged tubes or hoses.

• Repair all oil leaks. Leaks can cause fi res, personal injury, and environmental damage.

• Route hoses and lines carefully to prevent premature failure due to kinking and rubbing against other parts. Make sure that all clamps, guards and shields are installed correctly.

• Check hydraulic hoses and tubes carefully. Replace components as necessary if any of the following conditions are found:

- End fittings damaged, displaced, or leaking.

- Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed.

- Outer covering ballooning locally.

- Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of a hose.

- Armoring embedded in the outer cover.

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Preparing for Emergencies

• Keep a fi rst aid kit and properly rated fi re extinguisher nearby.

• Keep emergency numbers for fire, rescue, and poison control personnel near the phone.

Wearing Protective Equipment

• Wear clothing and personal protective equipment appropriate for the job.

• Wear steel-toed shoes when operating.

• Wear hearing protection when exposed to loud noises.

• Do not wear additional hearing impairing devices such as radio headphones, etc.

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This product may contain a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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