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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equip-
ment. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds
of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many ac-
cidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study
the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you to follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an as-
sembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be used in this condition.
Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to
use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this machine while taking prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young children be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not allow
persons to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works. Review the safety instructions with all
users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible, properly trained and physically able person familiar with machinery and
trained in this equipment’s operations. If the elderly are assisting with work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in ques-
tion - DON’T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury or
death and may impair the function and life of the equipment.
9. In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, pru-
dence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the tractor and machine manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the
tractor and the machine.
