Kuhn Rikon 5000 Series, Verti-Maxx Mixer instruction manual Operating Safety Precautions

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SAFETY

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to persons coming in contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, the following guidelines should always be followed:

1.BE SURE ALL SAFETY SHIELDS are in place before operating, including tractor PTO driveline shields.

2.NEVER PUT ARMS OR FEET INSIDE unit, power chute, or discharge door opening, nor climb on or in the mixer while it is running. NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the top of the mixer while it is running. Augers, shafts, and material can grab clothing or create pinch points which can cause severe injury or death to the operator or bystanders. Always stop engine and remove the PTO driveline so that the mixer cannot be accidentally turned on while inspecting, servicing, repairing, or cleaning mixer.

3.NEVER HAND FEED MATERIALS into mixer while it is running. Augers inside mixer may not be visible from the loading point, and may cut or grab hands, clothing, or material being loaded, causing severe injury. Always stop engine before hand loading materials.

4.NEVER ATTEMPT TO RELEASE JAMMED MATERIALS OR CLEAN MATERIALS from any area of the mixer or discharge chute without stopping engine and removing driveline first. Moving parts can be hidden by materials, and stopped parts can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always stop engine and remove PTO driveline before attempting to remove jammed material or to clean.

5.DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION of this unit by inexperienced and unqualified people. Keep all unqualified people away from mixer during loading and operation. Operators of this unit must be alert and use good judgement at all times.

OPERATOR SHOULD NOT CLIMB ON LADDER OR ANY PART OF THE MIXER WHEN LOADING, MIXING OR DISCHARGING MATERIAL.

6.DO NOT wear loose or floppy clothing while operating this unit. Loose clothing may become entangled in moving parts.

7.BE SURE the inside of the mixer is clear of any obstructions and that all shields are in place before operating. Repair or replace any damaged or missing shielding. Exposed shafting due to missing shielding can grab hands and clothing and cause severe injury or death.

8.SHOULD A PROBLEM OCCUR during operation of mixer, always stop engine and remove PTO driveline before investigating problem. If power source has not been disconnected, the mixer may start unexpectedly, causing severe injury or death.

9.USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING AROUND THE DISCHARGE AREA. The slide tray and/or power discharge chutes are controlled from the tractor and could operate without warning creating pinch points which could cause severe injury or death. Always turn off tractor engine and remove PTO driveline before working close to the discharge area.

KUHN KNIGHT, INC.

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1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520

 

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Contents VERTI-MAXX Mixer Table of Contents Introduction Read the Operators Manual Understand Safety Words and SymbolsFollow Safety Instructions Operating Safety Precautions Lock Chute AS Shown Transporting Safety PrecautionsUnit Safety DecalsFigure a RED Reflector Amber Reflector Injury or Death ALL Models Safety Decal Placement IllustrationsModel PTO Horsepower Tractor PTO Horsepower RequirementsDrawbar Attaching System Hydraulic RequirementsSafety Lighting Safety ShieldingClevis Setup Scale SetupSafety Step #1 Processing Operation of Your VERTI-MAXX MixerStep #3 Unloading Step #2 MixingStep #4 Other Mixing Recommendations Knife Adjustment Large KnivesPosition OUT PositionDo not adjust Hay Stops while the unit is running Hay Stop AdjustmentSafety Chain Power ChutesElectronic Scales Heads Electric Selector ValveInspect and Adjust MaintenanceChange Yearly Every 20 HoursCheck Every 20 Hours Repack Yearly Change OIL YearlyModel Shear Bolt Size PTO RPM PTO Driveline Setup and AdjustmentFront Mixer MiscellaneousSpecifications Model Trailer 5073 5085 50100