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causing serious injury
.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines
.
Tighten all
connections before applying pressure
.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard
.
Protect hands
and body from high pressure fluids
.
If an accident occurs
,
see a doctor immediately
.
Any fluid
injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or gangrene may result
.
Doctors unfamiliar with
this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable
medical source
.
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Park Tractor Safely
To park tractor safely
:
·
Disengage PTO
.
·
Lower equipment to the ground
.
·
Put gear shift lever in NUETRAL
.
·
Apply hand brake
.
·
STOP the engine
.
·
Remove key
.
Before you leave the operator's seat
,
wait for engine and
attachment parts to stop moving
.
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Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Handle fuel with care
;
it is highly flammable
.
Do not refuel
the machine while smoking or when near open flame or
sparks
.
Always stop engine before refueling machine
.
Fill
fuel tank outdoors
.
Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of accumulated
trash
,
grease
,
and debris
.
Always clean up spilled fue1
.
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Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts
.
Keep a first aid kit and fire exitinguisher handy
.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors
,
ambulance
service
,
hospital
,
and fire department near your telephone
.
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Do Not Use Starting Fluid
DO NOT use starting fluid in tractors equipped with an
intake air heater system
.
Tractors are equipped with an intake air heater system
.
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Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment