MacDon M 2009 Series, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Form 169542
6
Revision F
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
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.

Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
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A
B