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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the
SAFE
operation and
maintenance of your Arena-VatorII.
YOU
must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the Arena-VatorII
be familiar with the operating and maintenance pro-
cedures and related
SAFETY
information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-
step through your working day and alerts you to all
good safety practices that should be adhered to while
operating the Arena-VatorII.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you, but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can
be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
•
Arena-VatorII owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the
machine, and at least annually there
after per OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
•
The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a
SAFE
operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and
understand
ALL
Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow
these. Most accidents can be avoided.
•
A person who has not read and under-
stood all operating and safety instructions
is not quali
fi
ed to operate the machine.
An untrained operator exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury
or
death.
•
DO NOT
modify the equipment in any
way. Unauthorized modi
fi
cation may im-
pair the function and/or safety and could
affect the life of the equipment.
•
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1.
Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining adjusting or un-
plugging the Arena-VatorII.
2. Have
a
fi
rst-aid kit available
for use should the need arise
and know how to use it.
3. Have
a
fi
re extinguisher
available for use should
the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Wear appropriate protective
gear. This list includes but is
not limited to:
- A hard hat
-
Protective
shoes
with slip resistant
soles
-
Protective
goggles,
glasses or face
shield
-
Heavy
gloves
-
Protective
clothing
5. Install and secure all guards
before
starting.
6.
DO NOT
allow riders.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to ex-
cessive
noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor
engine, set park brake, remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or
unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting.
10. Review safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be operating
or maintaining the Arena-VatorII.
