TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC
OIL LEAKS PENETRATING SKIN:
DO NOT OPERATE equipment with oil or fuel leaks.
KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in good condition and tight before
applying system pressure.
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting lines or working on the system.
REMOVE and replace hose if you suspect it leaks. Have dealer test it for leaks.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LEAKS CAN BE INVISIBLE. WHEN CHECKING FOR
HYDRAULIC LEAKS AND WORKING AROUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:
DO NOT use hands to check for leaks.
ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses with side shields (marked to comply with
ANSI Z87) and impenetrable gloves.
USE paper or cardboard to search for leaks.
KEEP hands and body AWAY from pin holes and nozzles ejecting hydraulic fluid.
Hydraulic fluid may cause gangrene if not surgically removed immediately by a
doctor familiar with this form of injury.
TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WHEN TOWING EQUIPMENT:
DO NOT TOW with trucks or other vehicles.
ONLY transport with properly sized and equipped tractor. (see Operator's Manual)
ATTACH implement SAFETY CHAIN to tractor.
CHECK SMV sign, SIS sign, reflectors and warning lights for visibility behind unit.
TURN ON tractor flashing warning lights.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TOWING CONTROL:
DO NOT tow at speeds over 20 mph.
REDUCE SPEED on inclines, in turns and in poor towing conditions.
2208 SERIES 05/21
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