StarTrac 263-4WD-8G-STAGE-V, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL | STARTRAC 263 4WD – 8G – STAGE – V
2.11 SAFETY: A WORD TO THE OPERATOR
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the safety section in this manual before
operating your tractor. You must follow these safety instructions that take you step by step
through your working day
In reading this section, you will note that illustrations have been used to highlight certain
situations. Each illustration is numbered, and the same number appears in the text in
parenthesis. This number is placed at the end of the written text that refers to the illustration
and is made up of two digits, separated by a hyphen: the first digit designates the chapter, the
second one of the figure number in that chapter (e.g.Fig.2-30 of chapter 2). Remember that YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around
you. Study the features in this manual and make them a working part of your safety program.
Keep in mind that this safety section is written only for this type of machine. Practice all other
usual and customary safe working precautions, and above all remember are the key to SAFETY IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY.
2.12 SAFETY: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
Whenever you see the words and symbols shown below, used in this book and on decals, you
must take note of their instructions as they relate to personal safety.
DANGER:
The symbol and the word DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, will result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: The symbol and the word WARNING indicate a potentially hazardous
situation. If the instructions or "procedures are not correctly followed it could result
in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: The symbol and the word CAUTION indicate a "potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in MINOR INJURY.
IMPORTANT:
The word IMPORTANT is used to identify special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, process or its surroundings.
NOTE:
The word NOTE is used to indicate point of interest for more efficient and convenient repair or
operation.
2.13 SAFETY: DECALS
Replace any DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or Instruction Decals that are not readable or are
missing. Replacement decals are available from your Dealer in the event of loss or damage. The
actual location of these safety Decals is illustration at the end of this section.
If a used tractor has been purchased, refer to the illustration at the end of this section to ensure
that all the safety WARNING decals are in the correct position and are readable.
DO NOT remove or obscure DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or Instruction decals.