GENERAL INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
PERSONAL SAFETY
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you
will find precautionary statements (“DANGER”,
“WARNING”, and “CAUTION”) followed by specific
instructions. These precautions are intended for the
personal safety of you and those working with you.
Please take the time to read them.
DANGER
This word “DANGER” indicates an immediate
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. The color
associated with Danger is RED.
WARNING
This word “WARNING” indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. The color
associated with Warning is ORANGE.
CAUTION
This word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also
used to alert against unsafe practices. The color
associated with Caution is YELLOW.
FAILURE
TO
FOLLOW
THE
“DANGER”,
“WARNING”, AND “CAUTION” INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH.
MACHINE SAFETY
The
additional
precautionary
statement
(“IMPORTANT”) is followed by specific instructions.
This statement is intended for machine safety.
IMPORTANT:
The word “IMPORTANT”is used to
inform the reader of something he needs to know to
prevent minor machine damage if a certain
procedure is not followed.
INFORMATION
NOTE:
Instructions used to identify and present
supplementary information.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Practically all service work involves the need to drive
the combine. The operator’s manual, supplied with
each combine, contains detailed safety precautions
relating to driving, operating, and servicing the
combine. These precautions are as applicable to the
service technician as they are to the operator and
should be read, understood and practiced by all
personnel.
Prior to undertaking any maintenance, repair,
overhaul, dismantling or reassembly operations,
whether within a workshop facility or in the field,
consideration should be given to factors that may
have an effect upon safety, not only upon the
mechanic carrying out the work, but also upon
bystanders.
PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS
The wrong clothes or carelessness in dress can
cause accidents. Be sure to wear suitable clothing
when servicing equipment.
Some jobs require special protective equipment; be
sure to use protective equipment when required.
Skin Protection
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer. Follow work
practices that minimize the amount of skin exposed
and length of time used oil stays on your skin.
Eye Protection
The smallest eye injury may cause loss of vision.
Injury can be avoided by wearing eye protection
when engaged in chiselling, grinding, discing,
welding, and painting.
Breathing Protection
Fumes, dust, and paint spray are unpleasant and
harmful. These can be avoided by wearing
respiratory protection.
Hearing Protection
Loud noise may damage your hearing, and the
greater the exposure the worse the damage. If the
noise is excessive, wear ear protection.
Lifting Protection
Avoid injury by correctly handling components. Make
sure you are capable of lifting the object. If in doubt
get help.
