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51-3845, 7/04
Safety Information
Read this Manual
Read all safety information in this manual.
All operators
must read and understand the entire contents of this
manual before sweeping. General safety practices are
listed on Safety Information pages and specific safety
information is located throughout this manual.
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Hazard Definitions
Four hazard classifications are used in this manual.
They are
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT – Used for instructions when machine
damage may be involved.
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Operation
CAUTION – A sweeper is a demanding machine.
Only fully trained operators or trainee
operators under the close supervision
of a fully trained person should use
this machine.
Before sweeping:
• Learn sweeper and prime mover controls in an
off-road location.
• Be sure that you are in a safe area, away from
traffic or other hazards.
• Check all hardware holding the sweeper to the
prime mover, making sure it is tight.
• Make sure all hydraulic fittings and hardware are
tight.
• Replace any damaged or fatigued hardware with
properly rated fasteners.
• Check prime mover tire pressure before
sweeping.
• Check tire ratings to be sure they match the
prime mover load. Weigh the sweeper end of the
prime mover, if necessary, to insure proper tire
rating.
• Remove from the sweeping area all property that
could be damaged by debris flying from the
sweeper.
• Be sure all persons not operating the sweeper
are clear of the sweeper discharge area.
• Always wear proper apparel such as a long-
sleeve shirt buttoned at the cuffs; safety glasses,
goggles or a face shield; ear protection; and a
dust mask.
When sweeping, adhere to all government rules, local
laws and other professional guidelines for your
sweeping application.
WARNING – Never raise the sweeper more than a
few feet off the ground. The sweeper
can tip back or the prime mover can
tip over causing death or serious
injury.
Before leaving the operator’s area for any reason –
lower the sweeper to the ground, stop the prime
mover engine, set the brakes and remove the key from
the ignition.
Minimize flying debris – use the slowest brush speed
that will do the job.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
all moving parts.
Leave the brush hood (shield) and all other shields and
safety equipment in place when operating the sweeper
and prime mover.
Be aware of the extra weight and width a sweeper
adds. Reduce travel speed accordingly.
When sweeping on rough terrain, reduce speed to
avoid “bouncing” the sweeper. Loss of steering can
result.
Never sweep toward people, buildings, vehicles or
other objects that can be damaged by flying debris.
SAFETY SECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION