SAFETY
BC 60 "Trailblazer" Brushcutter
Section 1-6
OCT/2012 (49458202)
LOCKOUT-TAGOUT PROCEDURES
NORDCO has provided the means to lockout this machine. NORDCO cannot be held
responsible for injury caused by failure to comply with your company’s
Lockout/Tagout
Procedures
.
The following procedures are designed to lead the operator through the steps required to shut the machine
down and prepare it for performing mechanical maintenance work. These procedures are intended to release
potentially dangerous stored energy forms and make the machine safe to begin repairs. It is your company’s
responsibility to
Lockout/Tagout Procedures
based on this list, train you in their proper and safe use, and to
periodically inspect your work area to verify that you are complying with the procedures.
Lockout/Tagout
Procedures must be followed!
SAFETY PROCEDURES
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
1. Apply the Electrical Interlock/Warmup.
2. Chock wheels to prevent accidental rolling of machine on grade.
3. If you have not already done so, determine which components are to
have maintenance. Place all machine mechanical systems or workheads
in the full up and locked positions.
4. When mechanical locking up of equipment is not feasible for
maintenance lower the component to the ground prior to working on the
equipment.
5. Turn the
ignition switch
to the
OFF
position. This turns off the power to
the control circuits on the machine. Place a
TAGOUT card
in close
proximity to the ignition switch.
6. Turn the
battery disconnect switch
(BDS)
to the
OFF
position.
a. For machines with the BDS on the left side of the center (front)
control console: Place a
TAGOUT card
on the switch after you
have switched it to the OFF position.
b. For machines with a remotely located BDS (usually next to the
battery box itself): Close the cover to the disconnect switch and
place a
LOCKOUT lock
on the box after you have switched it to
the OFF position.
7. Bleed off hydraulic pressure by slowly cracking hose fitting (1/8-1/4 of
turn CCW) at the cylinder/motor/pump of the hydraulic circuit being
worked on. Service or perform maintenance on circuit after the steady
flow of oil is gone.
8. Follow all of your company’s lockout/tagout rules before proceeding.
Note: When working on machine components, be aware that moving
components during repairs may create energy (ie., moving a hydraulic
cylinder). Proper precautions should be taken.
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