Bush Hog RMB 1865 manual Federal Laws and Regulations

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SAFETY

Federal Laws and Regulations

This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.

Employer-Employee Operator Regulations

U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA

This Act Seeks:

“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources...”

DUTIES

Sec. 5 (a) Each employer-

(1)shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2)shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.

(b)Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

OSHA Training Requirements

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1928.57(a)(6). www.osha.gov

Operator instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee who operates an agricultural tractor and implements in the safe operating practices and servicing of equipment with which they are or will be involved, and of any other practices dictated by the work environment.

Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation; Permit no riders on equipment

Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.

Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine.

Employer Responsibilities:

To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation, it is the employer’s responsibility to:

1.Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement.

2.Require that the employee read and fully understand the Tractor and Implement Operator’s manual.

3.Permit only qualified and properly trained employees to operate the Tractor and Implement.

4.Maintain the Tractor and Implement in a safe operational condition and maintain all shields and guards on the equipment.

5.Ensure the Tractor is equipped with a functional ROPS and seat belt and require that the employee operator securely fasten the safety belt and operate with the ROPS in the raised position at all times.

6.Forbid the employee operator to carry additional riders on the Tractor or Implement.

7.Provide the required tools to maintain the Tractor and Implement in a good safe working condition and provide the necessary support devices to secure the equipment safely while performing repairs and service.

8.Require that the employee operator stop operation if bystanders or passersby come within 300 feet.

Child Labor Under 16 Years of Age

Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)

SAFETY

RMB 1865 11/10

Safety Section 1-29

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Contents RMB To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Warranty InformationOsha Training Requirements Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section General Safety Instructions and Practices SafetyOperator Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 Wait a minute...Save a life Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices RMB 1865 11/10 Safety Section Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless Safety Safety SGM-06 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices RMB 1865 11/10 Safety Section Parts Information Transporting Safety Instructions and PracticesSafety Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Decal Location Reflect LogoName BookletNFS Serial Plate InstructMULTI-DECAL 3688303 Sharp Blades 09.821.35 Decal Description Safety Safety Model Name RMB Safety Safety Safety 3688303 RMB 1865 11/10 Safety Section Federal Laws and Regulations Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Tractor Selection AssemblyFitting Operator Guard Tractor PreparationSWL. Leave in Position AT this Stage Dealer Setup InstructionsAttachment to Tractor Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Flailhead Attachment Fitting Control Unit in CAB Running UP ProcedureOIL Requirements Storage Removal from TractorPage Operation Section Operation Machine Specifications Standard Equipment and SpecificationsStandard Specifications Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor RequirementsRops and Seat Belt Tractor Ballast Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem3-Point Hitch Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Horsepower Hydraulics Front End WeightPower Take Off PTO Getting on and OFF the TractorDismounting the Tractor Boarding the TractorStarting the Tractor Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service PRE-OPERATION Inspection and ServiceBoom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Hydraulic Line Inspection Frame AssemblyBoom ARM Assembly Hydraulic PUMP/OIL Reservoir Flail Head Inspection Sickle BAR Inspection Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Boom Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection Cable Controlled Models Only Lever Functions Machine ControlsOperation Reversing Rotation Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine OnlyBreakaway With Auto Reset selectedPowered Slew Forward Speed Wire TrapRotor Operating Speed High Voltage Cables Hedge Cutting ProcedureOperation Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock SettingDriving the Tractor and Boom Foreign Debris Hazards Operating the Tractor and ImplementEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Bystanders/Passersby PrecautionsOperating the Mower Operating Speed and Ground SpeedSGM-08 Sickle Bar Operating the Attached Mower HeadsFlail Shutting Down the Attached Head OPS-B- 0012H TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head StorageTransport Position Transporting the Tractor and ImplementOperation Transport POSITION-Head Removal Transport POSITION-Head AttachedTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy Troubleshooting GuideOperation Operation Maintenance Section General LubricationOil Supply Filtration MaintenanceHydraulic System Hydraulic HosesHose Warranty Hose ReplacementCables Flail HeadPTO Gearbox Proper Torque Values for Fasteners Limited Warranty Required of the Operator Required of the OwnerRMB 1865 Rear Mount Boom Mower