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Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd.
2014 John Deere WS Swather
Operator’s Manual and Reference Guide
Operating Safety – Good Practices
1. STOP the power unit, engage the parking brake, place the power unit in neutral, remove the key,
and wait until all moving parts stop before leaving the cab.
2. Either lower both the table and the reel, or raise the swather to its full height and set the platform
lock before servicing the swather. If working under reel, set the reel cylinder locks. A loss of hy-
draulic pressure could cause the swather and reel to lower unexpectedly.
3. NEVER operate machinery while tired, sick or otherwise impaired.
4. Do not operate the swather in crowded or conned areas.
Do not stand between the power unit and the swather while raising or lowering the
swather.
Maintenance Safety
1. Before undertaking any maintenance, engage the park brake, either lower the reel and swather, or
raise and lock the swather using the platform lock and shut off the engine of the power unit. Make
sure there is no pressure being supplied to the hydraulic lines.
2. Hydraulic leaks can penetrate the skin causing serious injuries. Small leaks can be invisible and
are the most dangerous. Use some kind of object, such as cardboard, to nd the leak -- DO NOT
USE YOUR HAND.
3. Ensure that all the pressure is released from the hydraulic lines before starting a repair. Replace
or repair damaged hoses immediately.
4. Care should be taken when maintaining the knife. Sickle sections are very sharp and can easily
cause severe injury. Use heavy leather or canvas gloves when working with the knife. Always
ensure everyone is well clear before moving the knife, manually or under power.
DANGER
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