Land Pride Powered Ditchers Power Screwdriver User Manual


 
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Important Safety Information
3/17/08
DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
Protective clothing and equipment
should be worn.
Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
Never allow children to operate
equipment.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before aqpplying
pressure to the system.
Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.