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INTRODUCTION
RC456 02/11 Introduction Section 2-2
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
INTRODUCTION
This Wheel Rake Carrier is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper
assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get
years of satisfactory service from the machine.
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize, instruct, and train. The Safety Section is a MUST READ section
prior to any use of the rake. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/operator in the correct assembly of the
Rake Carrier. Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The
Operation Section informs the owner/operator how to work the rake carrier and explains proper procedures
and safe practices prior to and during the operation of the rake carrier. The Maintenance Section instructs the
owner/operator of all the necessary inspection, lubrication, general maintenance needed to insure long life and
trouble free operation of your carrier.
Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual
includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or
death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/dealer
should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this rake
during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen
below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced
when operating this machine.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR
INJURY.
Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.