20RTK – 23RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8/31/18 Page 3 of 20
SAFETY MESSAGES
General safety messages are listed in this Safety Messages section. Specific safety messages appear
as appropriate in this manual where a potential hazard may occur if procedures or instructions are not
followed correctly and completely.
SAFETY SYMBOL
This is the international safety alert symbol. This symbol is used in combination with a signal
word and written message to warn you of a potential for bodily injury or death.
A signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" is used with the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
: Imminent hazards, that if not avoided, will result in serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING
: Potential hazards or unsafe practices, that if not avoided, could result in serious
personal injury or death:
CAUTION
: Potential hazards or unsafe practices, that if not avoided, could result in minor
personal injury, product damage, or property damage.
Safety decals with a signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" are affixed to the
trencher near specific hazards.
This machine is intended for the operator to stand on. If at any time it becomes unsafe, the operator
must step off immediately.
Read this manual and study ALL decals on the trencher before operating the trencher.
