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160B&C TM
800-00140
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
The following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read through and understand
before operating or servicing your machine.
1.
1.
1.
1.
1. Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
can run and/or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these
can run and/or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these
can run and/or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these
can run and/or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these
can run and/or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these
differences must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all
differences must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all
differences must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all
differences must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all
differences must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all
safety, operating, and servicing procedures before using the loader.
safety, operating, and servicing procedures before using the loader.
safety, operating, and servicing procedures before using the loader.
safety, operating, and servicing procedures before using the loader.
safety, operating, and servicing procedures before using the loader.
2.
2.
2.
2.
2. Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
or repair.
or repair.
or repair.
or repair.
or repair.
3.
3.
3.
3.
3. Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating loader.
Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating loader.
Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating loader.
Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating loader.
Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating loader.
4.
4.
4.
4.
4. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
power line
power line
power line
power line
power line may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
CLEAR!
CLEAR!
CLEAR!
CLEAR!
CLEAR!
5.
5.
5.
5.
5. Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
6.
6.
6.
6.
6. Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death
may result.
may result.
may result.
may result.
may result.
7.
7.
7.
7.
7. When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to
the ground. Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage,
the ground. Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage,
the ground. Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage,
the ground. Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage,
the ground. Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage,
injury, or death.
injury, or death.
injury, or death.
injury, or death.
injury, or death.
8.
8.
8.
8.
8. Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search
for leaks.
for leaks.
for leaks.
for leaks.
for leaks.
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
9.
9.
9.
9.
9. Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory
Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory
Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory
Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory
Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to Barko machinery without factory
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a
specific job and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
specific job and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
specific job and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
specific job and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
specific job and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10. Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See your
Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See your
Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See your
Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See your
Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See your
machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
Don't stop here - read on.
Don't stop here - read on.
Don't stop here - read on.
Don't stop here - read on.
Don't stop here - read on.
