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Safety notes
Keep in mind that this safety section is written only for
this type of machine. Practice all other usual and customary
safe working precautions, and above all - REMEMBER -
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. YOU CAN PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY - DANGER, WARNING AND
CAUTION
Whenever you see the words and symbols shown below,
used in this book and on decals, you MUST take note of
their instructions as they relate to personal safety.
DANGER: The symbol and the word DANGER
indicate an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: The symbol and the word WARNING
indicate a potentially hazardous situation. If
the instructions or procedures are not correctly
followed, it could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY IN EXTREME CASES.
CAUTION: The word CAUTION indicates a limited risk
situation which, if not avoided, will result in MATERIAL
DAMAGES AND/OR MINOR INJURIES.
IMPORTANT:
The word IMPORTANT is used to identify
special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of
the machine, of the work carried out or its surroundings.
NOTE:
The word NOTE is used to indicate points of particular
interest for more efficient and convenient repair or
operation
.
SAFETY - DECALS
WARNING: DO NOT remove or efface Danger,
Warning, Caution or Instruction decals.
Any lost or effaced Danger, Warning, Caution or
Instruction decals must be replaced. Replacement decals
are available from your Dealer in the event of loss or
damage. The actual location of these Safety Decals is
illustrated at the end of this section.
If a second-hand tractor has been purchased, refer to the
illustrations at the end of this section to ensure that all
the safety warning decals are in the correct position and
readable.
SAFETY - FOLLOWING A SAFETY
PROGRAM
Safe use of the tractor
Only qualified and authorized operators are able to use
farming tractors in safety. To be qualified you must
understand the written instructions supplied in this
Operator Instruction Book, have training in the work area,
and know the safety rules and regulations for the job.
Some regulations stat, for instance, that no one younger
than 18 may use machines with engines (according to
European directives). Tractors are such machines. It is
your responsibility to know these regulations and comply
with them in the area or the situation in which the tractor
is used.
Such regulations include, without limitation, the following
instructions for a safe use of the tractor.
WARNING: The operator must not be under
influence of alcohol or drugs that can impair
his/her coordination or alert conditions. An
operator under prescription for narcotic drugs
needs a medical certificate stating if he/she is
able to use the tractor safely.
Take the following precautions:
•
Do not allow children or unauthorized persons to
drive or use your tractor. Keep others away from
your area of work.
•
Fasten your seat belt if the tractor is fitted with an
upright safety frame or a cab.
•
Whenever possible, do not operate the tractor near
ditches, pits or holes in the ground. Slow down when
steering, driving on slopes or driving over rough,
slippery or muddy terrain.
•
Keep clear from slopes too steep to operate safely.
•
Drive carefully, specially on headlands, on road and
around trees.
•
Never let anyone else get on to the tractor or the
implement.
•
Hitch only to the drawbar and recommended hitch
points. Never hitch above the central line of the rear
axle.
•
Operate the tractor smoothly, with no sudden turns,
starts or stops. Apply the parking brake whenever
the tractor is stopped.
•
Do not modify or remove any part of the equipment,
and do not use couplings not designed for your trac-
tor.
