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PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF THESE
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED
The safety of the operator is one of the main con-
cerns in machine design. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more
careful approach to handling farm machinery and
implements. You, the operator, can avoid many
accidents by observing the following precautions
and insist those working with you and for you follow
them.
In order to provide a better view, certain illustrations
in this manual may show an assembly with the
safety shield removed. However, a machine should
never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields
in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for
repairs, replace shield prior to machine operation.
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MAKE SURE all safety shields and covers
are securely in place when machine is
operating.
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Do not operate machine without power take-off
shaft shields installed.
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BE CAREFUL and use caution when transport-
ing machine, especially on highways or rough
roads.
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MAKE SURE tractor engine is stopped and
power take-off is disengaged before carrying out
lubrication, adjustments, repairs, etc.
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MAKE SURE that the operator is the only
person on the tractor and nobody is on the
Forage Blower or Forage Box when they are
operating or in motion.
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KEEP CLEAR of discharge when unit is operat-
ing. Ensure all persons around machine
observe this precaution.
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BE PARTICULAR about matching operating
speed to terrain. Reduce speed when operating
on rough or hilly ground.
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BE ALERT for people and /or animals, in front or
around machine, when about to start machine.
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Transport gear is designed and rated for maxi-
mum speed of 20 MPH.
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BE EXTRA CAREFUL when going through
fence gates or nearing confined quarters. Be
especially careful to prevent ends from hooking
fixed objects.
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Keep all shields in place.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power
driven parts.
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BE PARTICULAR about loose clothing. This
catches easily in moving parts.
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STOP TRACTOR ENGINE before doing any
checks, adjustments, repairs, lubrication or
clearing any obstruction, or when leaving tractor
for any reason.
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When driving tractor and unit on a road or
highway, whether at night or during the day, use
accessory lights. Use of a flashing amber light
is acceptable in most localities. However, some
localities prohibit the use of them. Local laws
should be checked for all highway lighting and
marking requirements.
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A rear-facing SMV emblem should be displayed
on rear of Forage Blower. SMV emblem should
be kept clean and intact.
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REMEMBER: SAFETY is only a word until it is
put into practice.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FARM
