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SAFETY
Farm machinery is dangerous if operated incorrectly so please read this manual in its entirety
prior to operating the machine.
No operator, however experienced in farm machinery operation, should attempt to use
any machine they have not been competently trained to use. Your local Department of
Agriculture can help you with training, as can most Occupational Health and Safety offices,
Agricultural schools and colleges and farm equipment dealerships.
All instructions relating to tractor safety as per the tractor operators manual should be
followed. When making any machine adjustments, stop the tractor engine first and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Maintain the tractor to ensure it remains safe to use. Do not operate
faulty or damaged equipment.
Extreme caution should be taken when fitting equipment to the tractor’s three point
linkage. Avoid standing between the implement and the tractor when coupling machinery.
All machines should be mounted and retained correctly. All guards must be kept in
place and correctly maintained. P.T.O. shafts must be correctly attached and secured to both
the tractor and the machine. Decals must be visible and legible at all times. Keep well clear of
all moving parts.
Keep all people and animals at a safe distance from all moving parts. Children must not
be allowed to operate this equipment and all passengers must have the same level of
protection as the operator.
Wear protective clothing where appropriate.
Never operate when tired (not alert) or in poorly lit areas and stay alert for humps and
other hidden hazards. Remove all timber, rocks and foreign objects prior to operation.
Avoid operating the machine in wet conditions.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on hills. Avoid sudden movement,
sudden breaking, high speeds, rough terrain and steep slopes.
