8. Do not service, or otherwise handle, a unit
in a raised position unless it is securely
blocked against unexpected falling.
9. Keep all front flipper shields in place and
free swinging.
10. Never operate in areas littered with glass,
rocks, metal, etc. Use cab tractor if operat-
ing in unfamiliar areas. Keep cab windows
clean to maintain good visibility.
11. Escaping hydraulic/diesel fluid under pres-
sure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use
a piece of cardboard.
Tighten all connections before pressurizing hy-
draulic lines.
If fluid is injected into the skin, get medical atten-
tion to prevent serious infection.
12. Discipline yourself to always visually inspect
this equipment for any excessively worn,
damaged, or cracked parts before starting
use. Replace these with genuine HINIKER
parts.
13. Stalk shredding/windrowing often involves a
combustible environment. Carry a fire extin-
guisher and first aid kit with tractor.
14. OSHA requires farm employers to meet cer-
tain safety standards. Become familiar with,
and comply with them.
15. Do not alter this equipment to the extent of
compromising safety and performance.
16. Do not substantially operate tractor in a
closed building.
17. Ag chemicals can be dangerous. Always fol-
low the manufacturer’s label safety precau-
tions when using them.
18. Do not assume everyone is as safety con-
scious as yourself.
BEFORE OPERATION
1. Insure unit’s PTO assembly is fully engaged
with gearbox and tractor shafts and SLID-
ING COLLARS ARE RETURNED TO THEIR
LOCKED POSITIONS.
2. NEVER allow improperly supervised minors,
or anyone else, to operate this equipment. It
is your responsibility to insure that any op-
erator is mentally and physically capable of
so doing.
3. DO NOT OPERATE THE CHOPPER/
SHREDDER WITH A 1000 RPM TRACTOR.
THIS WILL SERIOUSLY OVERSPEED THE
ROTOR.
4. Do not “jump start” the tractor from along
side it. Start tractor only from seat.
5. Lock any swinging tractor drawbar before
hooking up. Use a cross retainer in end of
the hitch pin.
6. Disengage PTO, stop tractor engine, and re-
move key before hooking up chopper/shred-
der PTO.
7. Clear area of people, and debris, before en-
gaging tractor PTO. Be alert for blind areas
of operation. Slow down PTO and “feather”
into engagement to prevent unnecessary
stress on driveline.
8. DO NOT OPEN MACHINE SHIELDS WITH
TRACTOR ENGINE RUNNING.
9. Do not stand close to, immediately behind
or in front of, a running chopper/shredder.
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