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Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment
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Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair.
NEVER
wear
dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.
•
Keep all shields in place.
NEVER
alter or remove safety
equipment. Ensure that the driveline guards can rotate
independently of their shaft, and that they can telescope
freely.
•
Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the
equipment manufacturer. Parts from other manufacturers
may not meet the correct strength, design, or safety
requirements.
Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment
•
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.
•
Do
NOT
modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications
may impair the functionality and/or safety of the machine. It
may also shorten the machine
’
s service life.
•
To avoid injury or death from the unexpected startup of the
machine,
ALWAYS
stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
Figure 1.7: Safety around Equipment
•
Keep the machine service area clean and dry. Wet and/or oily
floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when
working with electrical equipment. Ensure that all electrical
outlets and tools are properly grounded.
•
Keep the work area well-lit.
•
Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff on a hot engine are
fire hazards. Do
NOT
allow oil or grease to accumulate on
service platforms, ladders, or controls. Clean machines before
they are stored.
•
NEVER
use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for
cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
•
When storing machinery, cover any sharp or extending
components to prevent injury from accidental contact.
