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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s
Responsibility (Implement)
Safety Alert Symbol
This symbol with a warning statement means:
“Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!” Carefully
read the message that follows.
DANGER
The signal word DANGER on machine signs and in
the manuals indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
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D-1002
WARNING
The signal word WARNING on the machine and in the
manuals indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
◂
W-2044
IMPORTANT
This notice identifies procedures which must be
followed to avoid damage to the machine.
◂
I-2019
The machine and implement must be in good operating
condition before use.
Check all of the items on the Service Schedule decal (if
equipped) in the Every 10 Hours section or as shown in
the Operation & Maintenance Manual.
Use Safety Rules
•
Read and follow instructions in the machine and the
implement’s Operation & Maintenance Manual
before operating.
•
Check for underground lines before operating
implement (if applicable).
•
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of equipment.
•
Check that the implement is securely fastened to the
machine.
•
Make sure all the machine controls are in the neutral
position before starting the machine.
•
Operate the implement only from the operator’s
position.
•
Operate the implement according to the Operation &
Maintenance Manual.
•
When learning to operate the implement, do it at a
slow rate in an area clear of bystanders.
•
DO NOT permit personnel to be in the work area
when operating the machine and implement.
•
The implement must be used ONLY on approved
machines. Visit
[Missing external cross reference
for an updated list of approved implements for
each machine model.
•
DO NOT modify equipment or add implements that
are not approved by the manufacturer.
•
DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on the
machine or implement while the engine is running.
•
Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if
damaged.
Call Before You Dig
P200081
Dial 811 (USA Only)
Dial 1-888-258-0808 (USA & Canada)
When you call, you will be directed to a location in your
state / province / city for information about buried lines
(telephone, cable TV, water, sewer, gas, etc.).
Silica Dust Exposure
NA3504
