KUHN RIKON Verti-Maxx Mixer User Manual

KUHN KNIGHT, INC.

1501 West 7th Ave., Brodhead, WI 53520

701 Cherry Ave., Greeley, CO 80632

5000TROPR 005893 R022504

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When the mixer is in operation it has many moving parts which could cause severe injury or death to

persons coming in contact with these parts. To help avoid serious accidents, the following guidelines

should always be followed:

1. BE SURE ALL SAFETY SHIELDS are in place before operating, including tractor PTO driveline

shields.

2. NEVER PUT ARMS OR FEET INSIDE unit, power chute, or discharge door opening, nor climb on or in

the mixer while it is running. NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the top of

the mixer while it is running. Augers, shafts, and material can grab clothing or create pinch points

which can cause severe injury or death to the operator or bystanders. Always stop engine and remove the

PTO driveline so that the mixer cannot be accidentally turned on while inspecting, servicing, repairing, or

cleaning mixer.

3. NEVER HAND FEED MATERIALS into mixer while it is running. Augers inside mixer may not be visible

from the loading point, and may cut or grab hands, clothing, or material being loaded, causing severe injury.

Always stop engine before hand loading materials.

4. NEVER ATTEMPT TO RELEASE JAMMED MATERIALS OR CLEAN MATERIALS from any area of the

mixer or discharge chute without stopping engine and removing driveline first. Moving parts can be

hidden by materials, and stopped parts can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always stop engine

and remove PTO driveline before attempting to remove jammed material or to clean.

5. DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION of this unit by inexperienced and unqualified people. Keep all

unqualified people away from mixer during loading and operation. Operators of this unit must be alert

and use good judgement at all times.

OPERATOR SHOULD NOT CLIMB ON LADDER OR ANY PART OF THE MIXER WHEN LOADING,

MIXING OR DISCHARGING MATERIAL.

6. DO NOT wear loose or floppy clothing while operating this unit. Loose clothing may become entangled

in moving parts.

7. BE SURE the inside of the mixer is clear of any obstructions and that all shields are in place before

operating. Repair or replace any damaged or missing shielding. Exposed shafting due to missing shielding

can grab hands and clothing and cause severe injury or death.

8. SHOULD A PROBLEM OCCUR during operation of mixer, always stop engine and remove PTO

driveline before investigating problem. If power source has not been disconnected, the mixer may start

unexpectedly, causing severe injury or death.

9. USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING AROUND THE DISCHARGE AREA. The slide tray and/or power discharge

chutes are controlled from the tractor and could operate without warning creating pinch points which could

cause severe injury or death. Always turn off tractor engine and remove PTO driveline before working close to

the discharge area.

SAFETY