RHINO RC-12, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
RC12 12-05 Safety Section 1-3
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO has been turned off.
The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the
PTO disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased.
(S3PT-10)
“Wait a minute...Save a life!”
Never crawl under a raised Implement supported solely by the Tractor 3-Point hitch.
Release of the control lever or mechanical failure will result in the Implement falling and
possible injury or death. Always securely block up the Implement before crawling underneath to perform
repairs and service.
(S3PT-19)
Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result
in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has
stopped and the decks are securely blocked up.
(SFL-2)
Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement. Learn
how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emergency. Never allow inexperienced or
untrained personnel to operate the Tractor and Implement without supervision. Make sure
the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation.
(SG-4)
The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety
shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for
protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment.
(SG-16)
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an Implement
attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing loss. We recommend that
you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 80db.
Noise over 85db over an extended period of time will cause severe hearing loss. Noise
over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an extended period of time will cause permanent or
total hearing loss.
NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws, radios,
and other such sources close to the ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
(SG-I7)