3 SAFETY
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3Safety
3.1
HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY ________________________________________________
3.1.1 SAFE OPERATION
a
Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator or technician can not read this manual,
the owner is responsible to describe this material to the operators and technicians. Manuals in additional
languages may be available on the Jacobsen.com or RansomesJacobsen.com websites.
a
Read all of the instructions for this vehicle carefully. Know the controls and the correct operation of the
equipment.
b
Children or persons who do not understand these instructions must not use the vehicle. The local regulations can
limit the age of the operator.
c
Never use a vehicle near persons, including children or animals.
d
Remember that the operator or owner is responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to other persons or their
property.
e
Never allow persons to operate or service the vehicle or its attachments without correct instructions.
f
Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after you use alcohol or drugs.
3.1.2 PREPARATION
a
When you operate the vehicle, wear correct clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work gloves, hard hat,
safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can be caught in moving parts.
b
Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock System disconnected or the system does not operate correctly.
Do not disconnect or prevent the operation of any switch.
c
Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or without decals, guards, shields, deflectors or other
protective devices fastened.
d
Inspect the vehicle before you operate the vehicle. Check the tire pressure, engine oil level, the radiator coolant
level and the air cleaner indicator. Fuel is flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the vehicle.
e
Operate the vehicle in daylight or in good artificial light. Use caution when you operate the vehicle during bad
weather. Never operate the vehicle with lightning in the area.
f
Inspect the area to select the accessories and attachments that are needed to correctly and safely do the job.
Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.
g
Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
h
Inspect the area where the equipment is operated. Remove all objects you can find before you operate. Be
careful of obstructions above the ground (low tree limbs, electrical wires) and also underground obstacles
(sprinklers, pipes, tree roots). Enter a new area carefully. Look for possible hazards.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from
another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the vehicle.
Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.
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