Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book
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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may be superseded by later regulations.
Giltrap Engineering 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.
Appropriate Dress
Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the
machinery.
People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head.
Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and recommended safety equipment.
Adequate protection, such as a face mask, should be worn if operating this machine in dry and dusty
conditions.
Transport This Machine Safely
Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted correctly.
With trailing machines tow with the drawbar only, as this is the only safe towing point on the machine.
Always check that bystanders (especially children) are well clear (front and rear) before starting and
moving the tractor and the machine.
