Bush Hog 2545 manual General Safety Instructions and Practices

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SAFETY

SAFETY

General Safety Instructions and Practices

A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only be operated by those persons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do so responsibly.

The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment.

Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.(SG-1)

Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad.

Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll- over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS.

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Contents 2545 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety General Safety Instructions and Practices2545 01/11 Safety Section Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 2545 01/11 Safety Section Safety SL-33 SPU-2 Safety Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instructions and PracticesDecal Location QTY Level Description Decal Description Model NameD469 2545 01/11 Safety Section Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Page Assembly and Connecting the Loader Section Assembly Assembly Instructions2545 01/11 Assembly Section Proper Ballasting and Wheel Spacing Dismounting and Mounting Mid-Mount Loader Mounting LoaderAssembly Attaching Pin on Bucket Dismounting LoaderAssembly Assembling Quick Attach Device Installing Quick Attach Device Connecting Attachment When Connecting an Attachment to the Loader Quick HitchAssembly Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications Operator Requirements Operation Tractor Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPERops and Seat Belt Tractor Lighting and SMV EmblemTractor Ballast Getting On and Off the Tractor Boarding the TractorDismounting the Tractor Starting the Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Loader Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceMount Assembly OPS-L-0007C Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Front END Loader Driving the Tractor and Loader Operating the Tractor and Loader Driving the Tractor and LoaderSG-36 Operation Operation SL-33 Operation Operating the Loader Filling the BucketLifting the Load Carrying the Load Dumping the Bucket Operating with Float Control Operation Peeling and Scraping Loading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile Backfilling Operation Handling Large Heavy Objects Operating Bale Spear Optional Attachment Loader Storage Transporting the Tractor and Implement Operation Transporting on Public Roadways Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyProblem Possible Cause Remedy Maintenance Section Maintenance 2545 01/11 Maintenance Section Adjusting Bucket Level Indicator Lubrication ScheduleDaily Maintenance Cylinder Service Lift and Bucket Cylinder DisassemblyLift and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly StorageMaintenance Proper Torque for Fasteners Maintenance Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER SOM-01/11 Printed U.S.A