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The following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read throughThe following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read through
The following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read throughThe following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read through
The following is a list of ten important safety precautions and warnings you should read through
and understand before operating your machine.and understand before operating your machine.
and understand before operating your machine.and understand before operating your machine.
and understand before operating your machine.
1.1.
1.1.
1. Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that youDon't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that youDon't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
Don't assume that because you know the control functions of other similar machinery, that you
can run the Barko 930/937 Mulcher. All machines differ in some ways, and these differencescan run the Barko 930/937 Mulcher. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences
can run the Barko 930/937 Mulcher. All machines differ in some ways, and these differencescan run the Barko 930/937 Mulcher. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences
can run the Barko 930/937 Mulcher. All machines differ in some ways, and these differences
must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all operatingmust be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all operating
must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all operatingmust be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all operating
must be noted and acknowledged. Read this manual thoroughly and understand all operating
and safety procedures before operating the machine.and safety procedures before operating the machine.
and safety procedures before operating the machine.and safety procedures before operating the machine.
and safety procedures before operating the machine.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
Know how to put your machine in a zero energy state for purposes of inspection, maintenance,
or repair.or repair.
or repair.or repair.
or repair.
3.3.
3.3.
3. Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating machine.Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating machine.
Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating machine.Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating machine.
Clear operating area of all obstacles and personnel before operating machine.
4.4.
4.4.
4. Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltageNever approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltageNever approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
Never approach power lines with any part of the machine or load! Current in a high voltage
power line may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELLpower line may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
power line may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELLpower line may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
power line may arc some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby "ground". KEEP WELL
CLEAR!CLEAR!
CLEAR!CLEAR!
CLEAR!
5.5.
5.5.
5. Never use a mulching attachment or any other part of the machine as a work platform orNever use a mulching attachment or any other part of the machine as a work platform or
Never use a mulching attachment or any other part of the machine as a work platform orNever use a mulching attachment or any other part of the machine as a work platform or
Never use a mulching attachment or any other part of the machine as a work platform or
personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may result.personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may result.
personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may result.personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may result.
personnel carrier. Serious injury or death may result.
6.6.
6.6.
6. Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injuryAllow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
Allow only the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders on machine are subject to injury
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstructsuch as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstructsuch as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Riders also obstruct
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
the operator's view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
7.7.
7.7.
7. When machine is not operating or before leaving cab, shut down machine and lower mulchingWhen machine is not operating or before leaving cab, shut down machine and lower mulching
When machine is not operating or before leaving cab, shut down machine and lower mulchingWhen machine is not operating or before leaving cab, shut down machine and lower mulching
When machine is not operating or before leaving cab, shut down machine and lower mulching
attachment to the ground. Failure to do so may allow mulching attachment to move or fall,attachment to the ground. Failure to do so may allow mulching attachment to move or fall,
attachment to the ground. Failure to do so may allow mulching attachment to move or fall,attachment to the ground. Failure to do so may allow mulching attachment to move or fall,
attachment to the ground. Failure to do so may allow mulching attachment to move or fall,
causing property damage, injury or death.causing property damage, injury or death.
causing property damage, injury or death.causing property damage, injury or death.
causing property damage, injury or death.
8.8.
8.8.
8. Do not allow personnel under raised lift arms or head for any reason unless lift arms areDo not allow personnel under raised lift arms or head for any reason unless lift arms are
Do not allow personnel under raised lift arms or head for any reason unless lift arms areDo not allow personnel under raised lift arms or head for any reason unless lift arms are
Do not allow personnel under raised lift arms or head for any reason unless lift arms are
supported so that they cannot fall in any way.supported so that they cannot fall in any way.
supported so that they cannot fall in any way.supported so that they cannot fall in any way.
supported so that they cannot fall in any way.
9.9.
9.9.
9. Do not tamper with any hydraulic line while it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure canDo not tamper with any hydraulic line while it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line while it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure canDo not tamper with any hydraulic line while it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
Do not tamper with any hydraulic line while it is pressurized. Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or otherpenetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or otherpenetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before unhooking hydraulic or other
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away fromlines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away fromlines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard topinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard topinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to
pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to
search for leaks.search for leaks.
search for leaks.search for leaks.
search for leaks.
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctorIf any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctorIf any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene may result.
10.10.
10.10.
10. Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. SeeReplace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See
Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. SeeReplace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See
Replace any safety decals that are faded, torn, missing, illegible, or otherwise damaged. See
your machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of allyour machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all
your machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of allyour machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all
your machine's Parts Manual for decal kits applicable to your machine and for locations of all
decals.decals.
decals.decals.
decals.
Don't stop here - read on.Don't stop here - read on.
Don't stop here - read on.Don't stop here - read on.
Don't stop here - read on.
KNOW YOUR MACHINEKNOW YOUR MACHINE
KNOW YOUR MACHINEKNOW YOUR MACHINE
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
