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Revision B
1.9
Understanding Safety Signs
Consult this section to learn the dangers that each type of safety sign denotes.
Figure 1.25: MD #113482
MD #113482
General hazard pertaining to machine operation and servicing
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from improper or unsafe machine
operation:
•
Read the operator
’
s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one from
your Dealer.
•
Do
NOT
allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
•
Review the safety instructions with all Operators every year.
•
Ensure that all the safety signs are installed and legible.
•
Make certain everyone is clear of the machine before
starting engine and during operation.
•
Keep riders off of the machine.
•
Keep all the shields in place and stay clear of the
moving parts.
•
Disengage the header drive, put the transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the
operator
’
s position.
•
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging the machine.
•
Engage the safety locks to prevent lowering of a raised unit
before servicing it in the raised position.
•
Use the slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited by law.
Figure 1.26: MD #131391
MD #131391
Header crushing hazard
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from fall of a raised header:
•
Fully raise the header, stop the engine, remove the key, and
engage the safety props on the windrower before going
under header.
•
Alternatively, rest header on ground, stop the engine, and
remove the key before servicing.
