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475 A CRL
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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.
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1. Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you can run and/
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you can run and/
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you can run and/
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you can run and/
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 differences must be noted and
or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences must be noted and
or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences must be noted and
or service the Barko Loader. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences must be noted 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 safety, operating, and servicing
acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all safety, operating, and servicing
acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all safety, operating, and servicing
acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all safety, operating, and servicing
acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all safety, operating, and servicing
procedures before using the loader.
procedures before using the loader.
procedures before using the loader.
procedures before using the loader.
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, or repair.
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance, or repair.
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance, or repair.
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance, or repair.
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance, 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.
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4.
4.
4.
4. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage power line may
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage power line may
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage power line may
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage power line may
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage power line may
arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
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5.
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5. Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury such as
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 the operator's view,
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator's view,
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator's view,
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct the operator's view,
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.
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
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6.
6.
6.
6. Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may
Never use a boom or attachment for a work platform or personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may
result.
result.
result.
result.
result.
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7. When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to the ground.
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to the ground.
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to the ground.
When machine is not operating or when leaving cab, boom and attachment must be lowered to the ground.
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, injury, or death.
Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage, injury, or death.
Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage, injury, or death.
Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage, injury, or death.
Failure to do so may allow boom or attachment to move, causing property damage, injury, or death.
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8.
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8. Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line when it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate
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 lines. Tighten all
the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
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 pinholes and nozzles which eject
connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles which eject
connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles which eject
connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles which eject
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 for leaks.
fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks.
fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks.
fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks.
fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks.
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar
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.
with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
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9.
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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 specific job
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a specific job
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a specific job
authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to do a specific job
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.
and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
and alterations could result in property damage, injury or death.
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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 Decals section for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Decals section for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Decals section for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Decals section for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all decals.
machine's Decals section 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.