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142646 - Strawmaster PRO (21-June-2018)
Safety
YOU
are responsible for the safe operation and
maintenance of your equipment.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to operate, maintain or work around
the equipment be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related
safety
information contained in this manual.
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 equipment is familiar
with the recommended operating 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.
• Equipment owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the
equipment, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA regulation 1928.51.
• The most important safety 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.
• 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
!
SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety signs before
operating, maintaining or adjusting.
2. Install and properly secure all shields and
guards before operating. Use hitch pin with a
mechanical locking device.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear.
This list includes but is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Hearing protection
• Respirator or filter mask
6. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, and remove foreign objects from the
machine before starting and operating.
7. Do not allow riders.
8. Stop tractor engine, set park brake, remove
ignition key and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
9. Review safety related items with all operators
annually.
GENERAL SAFETY