Safety
Safety Information
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL identifies
important
safety
messages
on
the
equipment and in the owner’s manual. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury and carefully
read the message that follows.
DANGER
The signal word DANGER on the machine
and in the manuals indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
The signal word WARNING on the machine
and in the manuals indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
The signal word CAUTION on the machine
and in the manuals indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
IMPORTANT
The signal word IMPORTANT identifies
procedures which must be followed to avoid
damage to the machine.
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Operators must receive instructions before
operating the machine. Untrained operators
can cause serious injury or death.
For an operator to be qualified, he or she
must not use drugs or alcoholic drinks
which impair alertness or coordination while
working. An operator who is taking
prescription drugs must get medical advice
to determine if he or she can safely operate
a machine and the equipment.
Operator Training
•
Check the rules and regulations at your
location. The rules may include an employer’s
work safety requirements. Regulations may
apply to local driving requirements or use of a
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem.
Regulations may identify a hazard such as a
utility line.
•
The new operator must start in an area without
bystanders and use all the controls until he or
she can operate the machine safely under all
conditions of the work area.
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