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SECTION 2 – SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Most accidents occur as the result of failure to
follow basic and fundamental safety rules and
precautions. Recognizing potential safety
hazards, following correct and safe operating
procedures described in this manual, and
complying with safety warnings located
throughout the machine and attachment may
reduce the risk of accidents.
There is no way to completely eliminate the
potential for danger when operating agricultural
equipment. Therefore, you must study this
operator’s manual and understand how to operate
the attachment controls for safe operation before
using the attachment. Likewise, never let anyone
operate the attachment without proper
instruction.
Do not operate the attachment for anything
other than its intended use. Hagie Manufacturing
Company shall not be liable for any damage,
injury, or death associated with improper use of
the attachment.
Do not make any modifications such as
weldments, add-ons, adaptations, or changes
from the original design of the attachment. Such
modifications may become safety hazards to you
and others and
will void all warranties.
Replace missing, faded, or damaged safety
signs. Refer to “Safety Decals” elsewhere in this
section for correct sign and placement.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Safety
•
The hydraulic and electrical control systems
are optimized for use with this attachment.
Any modification to these systems may lead
to unintended or uncontrolled motion. Do
NOT install add-on control systems that are
not approved by Hagie Manufacturing Com-
pany.
•
Some conditions cannot be completely safe-
guarded against without interfering with effi-
cient operation of the machine and/or
reasonable accessibility. In these cases,
decals have been installed to provide the
operator with hazard information.
Do NOT remove decals for any reason. If a
decal is damaged or missing, contact the
Hagie Customer Support Department for
replacement.
Wear Protective Clothing
•
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could
get caught in moving parts. Wear safety
equipment that is appropriate for the job.
•
Do not store chemical-soaked clothes in the
cab. Clean off as much mud and dirt from
your shoes as you can before entering the
cab.
Be Prepared
•
Be prepared for an emergency. Keep a fire
extinguisher handy. Keep a first aid kit and
clean water in the cab.
•
Make sure to service the fire extinguisher
regularly. Keep an accurate inventory of sup-
plies in the first aid kit and dispose of any-
thing that has expired.