Form 169018
3
Revision C
GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of machinery.
•
Protect yourself.
•
When assembling, operating and servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices that COULD
be necessary for the job at hand. Don't
take chances.
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You may need:
o
a hard hat.
o
protective shoes with slip resistant
soles.
o
protective glasses or goggles.
o
heavy gloves.
o
wet weather gear.
o
respirator or filter mask.
o
hearing protection. Be aware that
prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Wearing a suitable hearing protective
device such as ear muffs (A) or ear
plugs (B) protects against
objectionable or loud noises.
•
Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
•
Keep young children away from machinery
at all times.
•
Be aware that accidents often happen
when the operator is tired or in a hurry to
get finished. Take the time to consider the
safest way. Never ignore warning signs of
fatigue.
•
Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such
as scarves or bracelets.
•
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.
•
Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.
•
Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
A
B
