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2�3 SAFETY TRAINING
1.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator or
bystander.
2.
In addition to the design and configuration
of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment.
3.
It has been said, "The best safety feature is
an informed, careful opera
-
tor." We ask you to be that
kind of an operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to
read and understand ALL
Safety and Using instructions in the manual
and to follow these. Accidents can be avoid
-
ed.
4� Working with unfamiliar equipment can
lead to careless injuries� Read this manual
before assembly or using, to acquaint
yourself with the machine� If this machine
is used by any person other than yourself,
or is loaned or rented, it is the machine
owner's responsibility to make certain that
the operator, prior to using:
• Reads and understands the operator's
manuals�
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of
the equipment�
• Understands and knows how to perform
the "Safe Condition" procedure:
•
disengage the PTO
•
shut off the engine
•
ensure all components have stopped moving
•
remove and pocket the ignition key
•
block & chock the wheels
•
set rotor lock if required
5.
Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only
a properly trained and physically able person will
use the machinery. A person who has not read
and understood all using and safety instructions
is not qualified to use the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. If the elderly are
assisting with the work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
6.
Know your controls and how to stop tractor and
machine quickly in an emergency. Read this
manual and the one provided with tractor.
2�4 PREPARATION
1.
Never use the 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 assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal,
cleaning, or moving the unit. 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!
Power equipment with or
without equipment attached
can often be noisy enough to
cause permanent or 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 cumulative
over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
4.
Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might be hooked or snagged,
causing injury or damage.
5.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
6.
Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
7.
Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
