HARRISTON INDUSTRIES 2015, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Harriston Cultivator YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is
going to operate, maintain, or work around the
Cultivator be familiar with the operating and
maintenance procedures 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 Cultivator.
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 recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the
safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury by ignoring good
safety practices.
Cultivator owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the Cultivator, and at
least
annually thereafter per OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
regulation 1928.57.
The most important safety device 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 them. All accidents can be
avoided.
A person who has not read and understood
all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified 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 modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of
the equipment
.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, or adjusting the
Cultivator.
2. Provide a first-aid kit for use
in case of an accident. Store in
a highly visible place.
3. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in
case of an accident. Store in a highly
visible place.
4. Wear appropriate protective
gear. This list includes, but is not
limited to:
A hard hat
Protective shoes with slip-
Resistant soles
Protective glasses or goggles
Heavy gloves
Wet weather gear
Hearing protection
Respirator or filter mask
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Do not allow riders.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for
prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
8. Stop machine, disconnect power lines, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
9. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating or maintaining
the Cultivator.