Batco 1355 Operation Manual

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BATCO - CONVEYOR S-DRIVE 55’-100’ 2. S AFETY FIRST1500 P / 2000 P SERIES 2.8. GAS ENGINE SAFETYP1512123 13• Make certain the battery or terminal covers are in place and in good workingorder.• Keep all sparks and flames away from batteries; gas given off by electrolyte isexplosive.• Avoid contact with battery electrolyte. Wash off any spilled electrolyte immedi-ately.• Do not tip batteries more than 45° to avoid electrolyte loss.• To avoid injury from sparks or short circuits, disconnect battery ground cablebefore servicing any part of an electrical system.2.8. GAS ENGINE SAFETY• Read and understand the operating and maintenance instructions that camewith the gas engine.2.9. PTO DRIVELINE SAFETY• To prevent serious injury or death:• Keep body, hair, and clothing away from rotating PTO driveline.• Do not operate equipment unless all driveline, tractor, and equipment shieldsare in place and in good working order.• Make certain the driveline shields turn freely on driveline.• Make certain the driveline is securely attached at both ends.• Do not exceed operating speed of 540 rpm.• Keep u-joint angles small and equal. Do not exceed maximum recommendedlength for PTO driveline.• Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended operating length.• Set the tractor brake and block wheels on the tractor and the implement toinsure proper spacing of the PTO shaft at all times.• Make sure driveline is properly secured to prevent damage during transport.2.10. ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY• To prevent serious injury or death, only qualified personnel should serviceelectrical components.• Keep electrical components in good repair.• Ground electric motor before using.• Inspect drive belts before using. Replace if frayed or damaged.2.11. SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS• Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times.• Replace safety decals that are missing or have become illegible. See decallocation figures below.• Replaced parts must display the same decal(s) as the original part.