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SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards
that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION:
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.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO
INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT
IN INJURY OR DEATH.
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
THIS SYMBOL MEANS:
9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION
This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips.
Read and learn all the information in this section before you attempt to
use your attachment.
Also read your machines owner’s manual before using your equipment. This knowledge will help you operate your
unit safely.
Do not take this information lightly, it is presented for your benefit and for the benefit of others working around you.
The “Safety Alert Symbol” will be used throughout this manual. It will appear with the word
DANGER,
WARNING,
or
CAUTION
, and a
safety message pertaining to the specific topic being covered. Take the time to read these messages as you come across them.
TO THE OPERATOR
The primary responsibility for safety with this equipment falls to the operator. Make sure that the equipment is operated only by trained
individuals that have read and understand this manual. Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. It is the skill, care,
common sense, and good judgement of the operator that will determine how efficiently and safely the job is performed. Know your equipment
before you start. Know its capabilities and how to operate all the controls. Visually inspect your equipment before you start, ensure correct
assembly and installation of the attachment and never operate equipment that is not in proper working order. Practice the operation of your
new attachment and become familiar with the controls and the way it handles on your machine. If there is any portion of this manual or
function you do not understand, contact your local authorised dealer or the manufacturer.
1. Never operate the Attachment without first reading and understanding the entire operator’s manual.
2. Do not paint over,
remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
3. Follow all safety decals.
Keep them clean and replace them if they become worn, damaged or illegible.
