New Holland 200 Series, Operator'S Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Starting and stopping precautions
• Walk around the machine and attachments to warn all
personnel who may be servicing the machine or are in
the machine path prior to starting. Do not start until all
personnel are clearly away from the machine. Sound
the horn, if equipped, before starting.
• Walk around the machine and attachment. Ensure that
all safety precautions / warnings are upheld and all
safety devices are working as the attachment manu-
facture states in their safety information.
• Check that the parking device is applied, place all con-
trols in neutral or park as specified by the manufacturer,
before starting the machine.
• Adjust, secure, and latch the seat belt. If equipped,
lower the restraint bar before starting the machine.
• To avoid potential serious injury by contact with the ma-
chine’s moving attachment, DO NOT rewire to bypass
the seat, seat belt switches, or restraint bar switches (if
equipped).
• Start and operate the machine only from the operator’s
seat.
• Use jumper cables only in the recommended manner.
Improper use can result in battery explosion or unex-
pected machine motion. Ventilate the battery area be-
fore using jumper cables. Make sure that using jumper
cables will not interfere or harm electronic devices.
• DO NOT operate the engine in an enclosed area with-
out adequate ventilation.
• Park the machine on level ground whenever possible
and apply the parking brake. On grades/slope, park
the machine with the wheels or track securely blocked.
• Before leaving the operator station, lower the equip-
ment to the ground and shut off the engine.
• Remove the starter key or lock the instrument panel,
or turn the master disconnect switch (if equipped) to
the OFF position when leaving the machine parked or
unattended.
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