1800 AWL Operation · Service · Maintenance Manual
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Safety
• Comply with applicable rules and regulations for the
work place, In the United States, refer to Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
• Obey environmental regulations for the disposal of
asbestos.
• Stay away from areas that might have asbestos particles
in the air
Respiratory Protection
Rayco recommends the use of dust masks or respirators
to be worn over the nose and mouth that protect the lungs
from air-borne dust and irritants. When working in activities
such as chipping brush, stump grinding, working near old
wood or chip piles, non-toxic nuisance dusts can be harmful.
Dispose of Waste Properly
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment.
Potentially harmful fluids should be disposed of according
to local regulations.
Always use leak proof containers when you drain fluids. Do
not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any
source of water.
Crushing and Cutting Prevention
Support the equipment properly before you perform any work
or maintenance beneath that equipment. Do not depend on
the hydraulic cylinders to hold up the equipment. Equipment
can fall if a control is moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks.
Do not perform any work until you have read and followed
the proper “Lock-Out / Tag-Out” procedures.
Do not work beneath the cab of the machine unless the cab
is properly supported.
Unless you are instructed otherwise, never attempt
adjustments while the machine is moving or while the engine
is running.
Never jump across the starter solenoid terminals in order to
start the engine. Unexpected machine movement could result.
Whenever there are equipment control linkages, the clearance
in the linkage area will change with the movement of the
equipment or the machine. Stay clear of areas that may have
a sudden change in clearance with machine movement or
equipment movement.
Avoid contact with the rotating feed wheel, cutter wheel
and rotor.
Always shut-off the engine and wait for all moving parts,
belts, fans, rotors, drums, cutting wheels (etc.) to come to a
complete stop before opening access covers and/or guards.
Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts. A moving belt,
pulley, sprocket and chain can suddenly pull a limb into them
causing loss or severe injury.
If it is necessary to remove guards in order to perform
maintenance, always install the guards after the maintenance
is performed.
NOTICE
Dust masks and/or particulate respirators only
protect against particles (e.g., dust). They do not
protect against chemicals, gases or vapors, and are
intended only for low hazard levels.
