SAFETY
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GENERAL SAFETY (continued)
5. Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long
hair. Never wear dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
6. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away
from moving parts. Never attempt to clear
obstructions or objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
7. Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
9. An operator must always be seated in the
operator’s cab when the engine is running.
A child or even a pet could engage an
idling machine.
10. Keep the area used for servicing machinery
clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are
slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous
when working with electrical equipment.
Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
11. Use adequate light for the job at hand.
12. Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff on
a hot engine are a fire hazard. Do not allow
oil or grease to accumulate on service
platforms, ladders or controls. Clean
machines before storage.
13. Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile
material for cleaning purposes. These
materials may be toxic and/or flammable.
14. When storing machinery, cover sharp or
extended components to prevent injury
from accidental contact.
NEVER WEAR LOOSE OR
DANGLING CLOTHES
KEEP SERVICE AREA CLEAN AND DRY
