Duncan DO 07185, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY - General
This section of the manual offers general guidelines
for the safe operation of machinery.
It does not replace
local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at
the time of publication, but may be superseded by later
regulations.
Clough Agriculture has made every effort to highlight all
risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have
a responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at
all times in the vicinity of the machine.
Owners are advised to keep up to date on safety issues
and to communicate these to all users of the machine.
Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Service
(OSH) for further information about general safety aspects.
If you have safety concerns specifically related to this
machine, contact your dealer immediately.
Operator Safety
Read this manual carefully before operating new
equipment. Learn how to use this machine safely.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the equipment before using it.
Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this
manual and on the machine itself. Failure to comply with
instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the machine.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs on the machine
and ensure that these remain clearly visible.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone
who operates, adjusts, lubricates, maintains, cleans or
uses the machine in any way has had suitable
instruction and is familiar with the information in this
manual (particularly with regard to safety aspects).
Operators and other users of the machine should be
aware of potential hazards and operating limitations.
Be Prepared for Emergencies
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance,
hospital and fire department near your telephone.
N.B. Throughout this
manual important safety
information is indicated
by these symbols in the
margin:
A prohibition should
be observed under all
circumstances.
A warning indicates a
hazard that could
cause death or injury if
the warning is ignored.
A caution indicates a
hazard that may cause
damage to property if
the caution is ignored.
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