SECTION 2 SAFETY
Form 169000 / 169040
14
Revision D
2.4 GENERAL
SAFETY
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery.
Protect yourself.
When assembling, operating and
servicing machinery, wear all the
protective clothing and personal safety
devices that COULD be necessary for the
job at hand. Don't take chances.
You may need:
o
a hard hat.
o
protective shoes with slip
resistant soles.
o
protective glasses or goggles.
o
heavy gloves.
o
wet weather gear.
o
respirator or filter mask.
o
hearing protection. Be aware that
prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause impairment or loss of
hearing. Wearing a suitable
hearing protective device such as
ear muffs (A) or ear plugs (B)
protects against objectionable or
loud noises.
Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
Keep young children away from
machinery at all times.
Be aware that accidents often happen
when the Operator is tired or in a hurry to
get finished. Take the time to consider
the safest way. Never ignore warning
signs of fatigue.
Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such
as scarves or bracelets.
Keep hands, feet, clothing
and hair away from moving
parts. Never attempt to
clear obstructions or
objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure the
driveline guards can rotate
independently of the shaft, and can
telescope freely.
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A
B
