Bercomac BERCO 700286-1 Owner's Manual page 6

5. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the power take-
off, lower the attachment, set the parking brake,
stop the engine and remove the key.
6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the rotary
broom, make certain that all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect wire from the spark plug(s)
and keep wire away to prevent accidental starting.
7. Do not run the engine indoors, except when
starting the engine and for transporting in or out of
the building. Do not operate or let motor run in a
storage area without ventilation because gas
contains carbon monoxide which is odorless,
colorless and can cause death.
8. Never sweep across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to clear a steep slope.
9. Never operate the rotary broom without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in
place
10. Never tolerate bystanders in the working zone.
Never sweep in the direction of bystanders, the
brush might throw gravel or debris that can break
or damage property.
11. To sweep snow, use tire chains approved by the
manufacturer. You must use 100 lbs. of rear
counterweight for better traction and a greater
stability at all times when using a rotary broom that
is installed on the front of a tractor.
12. Never operate the rotary broom at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Use care when
backing.
13. Do not carry passengers.
14. Disengage power to rotary broom when it is
transported or not in use
15. Never operate the rotary broom without good
visibility or light.
16. Keep the brush away from heat sources or flames.
17. Always wear a dust mask when working in a dusty
environment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check the mounting bolts at frequent intervals to
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
3. Always refer to the owner's manual when you store
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
5. Inspect the tractor's air filter every day. Clean it or
TO
TRACTION WHEN USING AN ATTACHMENT:
-Rear counterweight of 100 lbs. minimum is
-Tractor manufacturer approved tire chains are
-Do not operate on a slope greater than 10°.
-When dismounting an attachment remove rear
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make sure that they are properly tightened
inside a building where ignition sources are present
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes
dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
the rotary broom.
necessary.
replace it. Change the oil more often when working
in dusty conditions. See the tractor owner's manual.
WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
7
IT MEANS:
WARNING!
BECOME ALERT !
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
7
WARNING
PREVENT INJURIES
required to counterbalance the attachment's
weight.
required.
counterweights.
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