First Products ND-96, Operator'S Manual & Parts List

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5
SAFETY RULES
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacturing of our products. However, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be avoided by an operator’s careless act. Accident
prevention ultimately is dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgement, and proper training
of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
It is incumbent upon every operator to practice proper safety protocol to avoid life-threatening
situations.
Training
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow
all safety rules and safety decal information.
Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this
manual and need assistance, see your dealer.
Know your controls and how to stop engine
and attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be
capable of the safe operation of the
equipment, its attachments, and all controls.
Do not allow anyone to operate this
equipment without proper instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Preparation
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid getting caught in moving
parts. Wear proper personal protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and
head.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. See Safety Decals
section for location and part numbers for
ordering replacements.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor’s front wheels
when attachments are in transport position.
Without this weight, front tractor wheels
could raise up and result in loss of steering.
Operation
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from equipment while engine is running.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local
lighting and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or
attachment.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt
securely fastened. Falling off power unit
can result in death from being run over or
crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in
“locked up” position at all times.
Always sit in power unit seat when
operating controls or starting engine.