Roto-Mix 720-16, Operations & Parts Manual

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a
new piece of equipment. Designers and manufactures build in as many safety
features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could
have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing
the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the
following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this
manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place.
If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such decals are indicated in this manual.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its
operation. The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm
machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow persons to
operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it
works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective
System (ROPS). Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or
warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the
instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. in its ability to do a job, or to do
so safely, is in question -
DON’T TRY IT.
LIGHTING AND MARKING
It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking
requirements of the local highway authorities and to install and maintain the
equipment to provide compliance with the regulations. Add extra lights when
transporting at night or during periods of limited visibility.
SAFETY
READ BEFORE
YOU FEED