Alamo Industrial Great White M8000MD, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Section 1-2
M-8000MD 12/04
SAFETY
©
2004
Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the
manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being
aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. 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. Read and understand these Safety Messages before
assembling, operating or servicing this implement. This equipment should only be operated by
those persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how
to do so safely and responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal
Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of
possible injury faced when operating this equipment..
CAUTION!
The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury. Decals
located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
WARNING!
Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
DANGER!
Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White.
(SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent
serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
READ
,
UNDERSTAND
, and
FOLLOW
the following Safety
Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is
taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
General Safety Instructions and Practices