IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING
EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS.
*(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and
regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such).
U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA
This Act Seeks:
“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working
conditions and to preserve our human resources...”
DUTIES
Sec. 5 (a) Each employer—
(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to his employees;
(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under
this Act.
(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards
and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are
applicable to his own actions and conduct.
OSHA Regulations
Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the
employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the
employee is, or will be involved.” These will include (but are not limited to) instructions to:
Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;
Permit no riders on equipment;
Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before
servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be
running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees
as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.
Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating
the machine.
Child Labor Under 16 Years Old
Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your
responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of
Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)
EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a
ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near
ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and
on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
5. Watch where you are going, especially at row
ends, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns,
starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom-
mended by tractor manufacturers.
9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and
use park lock if available.
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Summary of Contents for HM2007
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Page 16: ...14 Model Kg lb HM2007 415 915 HM2008 440 970 HM2009 465 1025 C A B D...
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Page 20: ...18 HM2009 HM2007 HM2008 HM2009 HM2008 HM2007 290 mm 11 1 2 215 mm 8 1 2...
Page 22: ...20 A B E F C D G Remove Clip Pin and Rotate Pawl Clip Pin Pawl 1 2 3...
Page 24: ...22 min 150 mm 6 1 A 3 4 C D 40 mm 1 1 2 Shortest Cutting Height a b c d...
Page 30: ...28 1 A 2 B 3 C 60 ft lbs 70 ft lbs H G F D E 80 5 95 5...
Page 32: ...30 1 D 2 E Hole In Front Belt Guard...
Page 34: ...min 6 mm 1 4 max 9 mm 11 32 32 1 A 2 B 3 Oil Filler Plug 4 C 5 D...
Page 36: ...34 1 Swath Roller 2 Swath Board...
Page 40: ...38 1 Flat Blades 3 Left Cone Throwing Wings 2...
Page 42: ...40 1 A 2 B 1 4 2 8 mm 055 110 500 mm 19 5 8 0 05mm 0 002 E F G H...
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