tebben tc10-500-sm, Operator'S Manual, Page: 7 / 34

SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices
a working part of your safety program. Be
certain that EVERYONE operating this equip-
ment is familiar with the recommended opera-
ting and maintenance procedures and follows
all the safety precautions. Most accidents can
be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation
and maintenance of your Tebben Rotary
Cutter.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Cutter be familiar with the operat-
ing and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices that should be followed while
operating your Rotary Cutter.
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Cutter.
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list inlcudes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant soles
- Protective goggles, glasses
or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Protective Clothing
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Do not allow riders.
7. Wear Suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor
engine, set park brake, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating or main-
taining the Cutter.
•
Rotary Cutter owners must give operat-
ing instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the Cutter,
and at least annually thereafter per OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administra-
tion) regulation 1928.57.
•
The most important saftey device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. All accidents
can be avoided.
•
In addition to the design and configuration
of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependant upon the aware-
ness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, trans-
port , maintenance and storage of equipment.
Train all new personnel and review intructions
frequently with existing workers. A person
who has not read and understood all operating
and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
•
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
•
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
3