Chapter 4
SAFETY
The above Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION!
ALLWAYS BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
It stresses an attitude of “Heads Up for
Safety” and can be found throughout this Operator’s
Manual and the machine itself.
BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT READ AND STUDY THE FOL-
LOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDI-
TION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVID-
UAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS
EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER
OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
The Gehl Company ALWAYS takes the operator’s
safety into consideration when designing its machinery
and guards exposed moving parts for his/her protec-
tion. However, some areas can NOT be guarded or
shielded in order to assure proper operation. In addi-
tion, this Operator’s Manual and Decals
, on the
machine, warn of further danger and should be read and
observed closely.
REMEMBER! It is the owner’s responsibility for
communicating information on the safe use and proper
maintenance of this machine! This includes providing
understandable interpretation of these instructions for
operators who are not fluent in reading English.
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE
BEFORE cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servic-
ing the unit:
1.
Bring machine to full parking stop on level sur-
face (NEVER park on a slope or hill side).
2.
Lower the Hopper and Screed Assembly to the
“full down” position.
3.
Place controls in Neutral.
4.
Move the Throttle to low idle.
5.
Shut off the Engine and remove the Key.
ONLY when you have taken these precautions can
you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow
the above procedure, could lead to death or serious
bodily injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY REMINDERS
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USER/OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES, as
estabished by Industry Standards, are included in
this Operator’s Manual and intended to promote
SAFE OPERATION of the Paver. These guide-
lines do NOT preclude the use of good judgment,
care and common sense as may be indicated by the
particular jobsite work conditions.
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It is essential that operators be physically and men-
tally free of mind altering drugs and chemicals and
thoroughly trained in the safe operation of the
Paver. Such training should be presented com-
pletely to all new operators and not condensed for
those claiming previous experience. Information
on operator training is available from several
sources including the manufacturer.
DANGER
“DANGER” indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. Also alerts to unsafe
practices.
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