Safety Information
This manual is furnished to you, the owner/opera- tor, as a guide to get the greatest benefit from your Grading Box. ATI Corporation wants you to be able to get the most use out of your Grading Box through safe and efficient operation.
Before attempting to operate the Grading Box, carefully read all sections of this manual. Be sure that you thoroughly understand all of the safety information and operating procedures.
Safety Precaution Definitions
Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are strategically placed throughout this manual to further emphasize the importance of personal safety, qualifications of operating personnel, and proper use of the grading box in its intended application. These precautions supplement and/or complement the safety information decals affixed to the unit and include headings that are defined as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in damage to equipment and/or minor injury.
NOTE: Indicates an operating procedure, practice. etc., or portion thereof, which is essential to highlight.
•Always use caution and safe operating prac- tices when operating this equipment.
•Always set the Automatic/Manual Switch on the Control Panel to MANUAL before leaving the operator’s seat or whenever the machine is not moving.
•Always allow for clearance under the cutting edge of the machine when tuning the system or when switching to automatic control.
Insufficient clearance could cause the machine to lift itself off the ground as its cutting edge attempts to achieve the programmed slope.
•Never adjust the position of the Laser Sensor when the system is in automatic control.
•Never perform service work on your machine or the automatic control system when the system is in automatic control.
•Install all safety panels and guards before operating your equipment.
•Stay clear of all moving parts when the machine is in operation.
•Keep all people clear of the machine when it is running.
•Keep feet and other body parts from under the cutting edges of the machine at all times.
•Read and comply with all safety recommenda- tions of your Tractor/Skid Steer manufacturer, as outlined in its operator and service manuals.
NOTE: References made to left, right, front, and rear are those directions viewed from behind the power unit and grading box.
NOTE: Some equipment depicted in illustrations may not reflect exact production model configurations.
NOTE: All safety, operating, and servicing information reflects current production models at the time of publication of this manual.
NOTE: ATI Corporation reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, change specifications, and improve design without notice and without incurring obligation on goods previously purchased and to discontinue supplying any part listed, when the demand does not warrant production.