Brouwer 1570, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Hazards are identified by this symbol followed by the signal words:
DANGER, WARNING OR CAUTION.
DANGER
Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which if not
corrected or avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazardous situation which COULD result in
death or serious injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which MAY result in
a minor or moderate injury.
Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices to ensure your own safety and that of others.
Warning and safety signs/decals are prominently displayed and strategically placed on the machine.
Before operating the machine check that all safety signs and decals are in place, are not damaged and easily readable.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the safety signs/decals. They are shown in Section 1, pages 3 to 8.
Do not operate the machine if drugs, alcohol or medication are being used which can affect the alertness
or co-ordination of the operator.
Seek professional advice before operating the machine if there is any doubt about the side effects of medication
being taken that may put your safety at risk.
It is imperative that the warnings shown on all decals are strictly adhered to.
The driver and stacker(s) must pay particular attention to the decals illustrated here.
Located on the Rear Beam. Located on the Controls Cover-
See page 2-12. See page 2-12.
WARNING
For clarity some safety guards are not shown. Do not operate machine if any safety devices are damaged or
missing.
The following safe operating procedures must be observed.
•
It is important that the operator is in full control of the harvester at all times.
•
Before reverse travel is engaged the Stacker(s) must remove themselves from the stacking platform to a
safe location clear of the machine, in view of the operator, eg: on the uncut turf (conveyor side),clear of
the path of the harvester.
•
While reversing, the operator must monitor the path of travel to ensure the Stacker(s) are in sight at all
times, while steering clear of any obstructions in the field.
•
While harvesting reverse must be used only when absolutely necessary.
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The stacker(s) must not be on the rear of the harvester while transporting in reverse.
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