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GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery.
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Protect yourself.
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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.
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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
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Keep young children away from
machinery at all times.
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Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
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Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
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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.
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Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such
as scarves or bracelets.
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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.
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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.
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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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Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
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