Rankin JLF-2242, Operator'S / Parts Book

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2.5 PREPARATION
1. Never operate the tractor and machine until
you have read and completely understand this
manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found on the
safety signs on the tractor and machine.
2. Personal
protection
equipment
including hard
hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes, and
gloves are
recommended
during assem-
bly, installation, operation, adjustment, main-
taining, repairing, removal, or moving the
implement. Do not allow long hair, loose
fitting clothing or jewellery to be around
equipment.
3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without
equipment attached can
often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial
hearing loss. We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time basis if the
noise in the Operator's position exceeds
80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis
can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over
90db adjacent to the Operator over a long-
term basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud
noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and
other such sources close to the ear) is cumu-
lative over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
4. Operate the machine only
with a tractor equipped with
an approved Roll-Over-
Protective Structure (ROPS).
Always wear your seat belt.
Serious injury or even death
could result from falling off
the tractor ---particularly
during a turnover when the operator could be
pinned under the ROPS or the tractor.
5. Clear working area of stones, branches or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or damage.
6. Keep bucket/forks away from overhead power
lines. Electrocution can occur without direct
contact with an overhead power line.
7. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
8. Be sure machine is properly mounted, ad-
justed and in good operating condition.
9. Before starting, give the machine a "once
over" for any loose bolts, worn parts, cracks,
leaks, frayed hoses and make necessary
repairs. Always follow maintenance instruc-
tions.
10. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good
condition.
11. Check that mounting pins are in good condi-
tion and all locking pins are installed.
12. Move wheels or tires to their widest position
for maximum stability.
13. Add wheel ballast or rear weight for maximum
stability.
14. Do not use on tractors with narrow front ends.
Use wide front axle only.