OPERATION: 

• Be careful not to pinch fingers when removing inspection panels. 

• When traveling, make sure blade is in the proper position. 

• Never leave a motor grader unattended without putting the blade down. 

• When operating a grader next to the edge of a bank or slope, be extra sure of footing. 

• Don’t extend the blade into the front or rear tires or transfer case. 

• When operating, be aware of protruding or overhanging objects or limbs. 

• Be on the lookout for hazards on the traveled way such as bridge joints, abutments, manhole covers, curbs, etc. 

• Use proper entering and exiting procedures. Don’t jump from the cab. 

• When backing, be extra cautious of personnel, equipment, and object in the area. 

• Don’t open the doors when the grader is in motion. 

• When cutting back on supers, lighten up on blade pressure to avoid slipping into the other lane of traffic. 

• Review controls before using an unfamiliar motor grader. 

CHANGING BLADES:

• Use proper cutting edges. 

• Change blade when 10% of the blade is remaining. 

• Park on level ground, set the parking brake. 

• Swing blade to the right and roll the blade forward. 

• Remove debris between the moldboard and cutting edge with a scraper. 

• Replace worn bolts and nuts.