OPERATION SAFETY

•Your Safety Is Always First! Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols and decals on pages 3 and 4.

•All operators should read and understand the following sections of this manual prior to adjusting, maintaining, hitching to, or operating the AERA-vator:OPERATION SAFETY,

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS, PRE-OPERATION CHECKS, MAINTENANCE CHECKS, MAINTENANCE SAFETY, OPERATOR MAINTENANCE.

•In addition, remove and read the drive line safety and maintenance manual taped to the drive line shield. After reading the drive line manual, place it inside this manual for refer- ence.

•For the safety and instruction of all operators, keep this manual stored on the AERA-vator at all times.

•Never attempt to adjust, maintain, or remove debris from any moving part of this machine while it is attached to a tractor or other power source with the engine running.

•After operating, always disengage the power take off and switch the engine off prior to dis- mounting from the tractor or other power source and approaching the unit.

•Prior to starting, always inspect operating area for any hazards such as large rocks, steep slopes, low tree branches or wires. Flag objects difficult to see such as irrigation heads and water meters.

•Instruct all people in the work area to stay clear of the unit.•Perform all pre-operation checks (page 8) prior to start up.

•Never engage the power take off while the rotors are off the ground. Always disengage the power take off before lifting the unit. High-speed rotors create a flying object hazard when they are lowered to the ground.

WARNING

*TO PREVENT A THROWN OBJECT HAZARD, DO NOT ENGAGE PTO IN LIFTED POSITION.

*TO PREVENT A ROLL OVER HAZARD DO NOT LIFT THE UNIT WHILE SIDEWAYS ON SLOPES ABOVE 5 DEGREES.

Figure 1. Tractor Roll Over/Thrown Object Warning

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