Batco 1355 Operation Manual

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2. S AFETY F IRST BATCO - CONVEYOR S-DRIVE 55’-100’2.3. O PERATIONAL AND M AINTENANCE SAFETY 1500 P / 2000 P SERIES10 P1512123• Long conveyors have a large turning radius. Allow ample room for turning asdischarge end may swing dramatically.• Only move the conveyor with a tractor/towing vehicle. Never move by hand.2.3. OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY• Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing, and jewelery away from all moving and/orrotating parts.• Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines; electrocution mayoccur without direct contact.• Do not operate with any of the guards removed.• The machine is closely balanced. Do not lift unless there is a downwardweight on the intake end to prevent upending.¨ • Set park brake on tractor before starting.• Lower conveyor to its lowest position when not in use.• Operate conveyor on level ground free of debris. If ground is uneven, anchorthe conveyor to prevent tipping or upending.• Place stands or blocks under the frame before working beneath the machine.• Always work with a second person around conveyor in case of accident.• Empty conveyor before raising or lowering.• Do not get on or beneath conveyor when raising or lowering.• Do not lift intake above tow bar height or conveyor may upend.• Be familiar with the machine hazard area shown in Figure 2.1 and 2.2. If any-one enters the hazard area, shut down the machines immediately. Clear thearea before restarting.