SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES
General Safety Statements
Safety precautions are essential when the use of any mechanical equipment is involved. These
precautions are necessary when using, storing, and servicing mechanical equipment. Using this
equipment with the respect and caution demanded will considerably lessen the possibilities of personal
injury. If safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury or property damage may occur.
The machine was designed for a specific application. It should not be modified and/or used for any
application other than which it was designed. If there are any questions regarding its application, please
write or call. Do not use this unit until you have been advised. For more information, call 1-800-264-
6587.
Read this entire manual carefully. Know your equipment. Consider the application, limitations, and the
potential hazards specific to your unit. Occupational safety is of prime concern to us. This manual was
written with the safety of the operator and others who come in contact with the equipment. This manual
was written to help you understand the safe operating procedures of the Crop Sweeper. We want you as
our partner in safety. A copy of this manual should be available to all persons who may operate this
machine.
It is your responsibility as an owner, operator, or supervisor to know what specific requirements,
precautions, and work hazards exist and to make these known to all other personnel working with the
equipment or in the area, so that they too may take any necessary safety precautions that may be
required. Avoid any alterations of the equipment. Such alterations may create a dangerous situation
where serious injury or death may occur and will void warranty.
Why is SAFETY important? Three reasons:
1.
Accidents disable and kill
2.
Accidents cost money
3.
Accidents can be avoided
Note the use of the signal words
DANGER, WARNING,
and
CAUTION
with safety messages. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
An immediate and specific hazard which will result in severe personal injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
– A specific hazard or unsafe practice which could result in severe personal injury or death
if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
– Unsafe practices which could result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken
or a reminder of good safety practices.
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