9
Safety
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Personal Safety
1. Persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of
BearCat Chip Spreaders should read the following safety
precautions and the remainder of this manual carefully
before operating the equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT CHIP SPREADING MACHINES
CAN BE DANGEROUS. THEY CONTAIN EXPOSED
MOVING PARTS AND BELTS, AND THEY MOVE LARGE
AMOUNTS OF ABRASIVE MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEED.
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATES AT HIGH
PRESSURE AND THE FLUID AND LINES CAN REACH HIGH
TEMPERATURES. YOU MUST HANDLE THIS MACHINE
CAREFULLY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PAINFUL
OR EVEN FATAL INJURY. HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH
THIS MACHINE, AND THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID DANGER, ARE GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL.
Safety Rules
Read each safety rule and make them a part of your daily work
routine.
WARNING: FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY. DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS. DO NOT ASSUME
THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS ACTED ON YOUR BEHALF.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY RULES CAN
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. IF ANY RULE
OR PRECAUTION IS NOT CLEAR TO YOU, SEE YOUR
SUPERVISOR BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
• Keep clear of all moving parts.
• Stay out of the chip box when the diesel engine is running.
• Keep hands away from gates when connecting air hoses.
• Use caution around conveyor belts. They can start
automatically.
• Keep clear of rear handrail. Contact with a dump truck
tailgate is possible.
• Keep clear of the hitch. You could be injured if it actuates
