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Safety Alert Symbols
The
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
indicates there is a potential
hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be
taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message
that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to other people, themselves, wildlife and/or property and
equipment.
Thoroughly read and understand the operator’s manual, references
and other material supplied with the Priefert Automated Wildlife Feeder.
If the operator cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to
explain this material to them. This publication is available as a special
request in other languages.
Refer to the “Safety Label section” read all instructions noted on them.
We strongly recommend that children are not allowed to operate equipment.
Priefert recommends keeping the Hopper cover locked wherever children
have access to the location of the feeder.
Do not allow untrained people to operate or service equipment.
Be aware of potential hazards pertaining to the interaction and handling of
livestock and wildlife before using this equipment.
Operator Safety
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Operator must be familiar with these instructions and functions of
the Automated Wildlife Feeder before use.
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Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and assess
the feasibility of proper operation prior to locating the Feeder.
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Never locate the Feeder on unstable or unlevel surfaces. A full
Feeder can weigh in excess of 1000 lbs.
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Visually inspect the Feeder for branches, brush or obstructions
which may impede the operation of the equipment. Turn off power
and remove obstructions before operation.
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Turn off power before performing any maintenance or repairs to this
equipment to prevent serious injury.
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Inspect the Feeder before operation and when servicing. Be sure
hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or
missing parts.
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Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and secured
before operating the equipment. Make any necessary adjustments
before operation.
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Entanglement in moving parts can cause death or serious injury.
Use caution around doors and moving panels.
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Be familiar with innate dangers of livestock and wildlife.
Wildlife Safety
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Wild animal attacks on humans are quite rare, but they do happen.
Be aware of surroundings while servicing the Feeder.
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Dealing with potential wildlife encounters is a big part of personal
safety. A diversity of wild animals are present in natural areas
throughout the country, so before locating the Feeder, familiarize
yourself with the indigenous species in the area.
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Any food source will attract a variety of animals and insects.
Available food can attract unintended or nuisance animals, and,
biting or stinging insects. Use caution when servicing your Feeder
for animals and/or insects under, on, or inside the Feeder.
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Never handle or attempt to handle any wildlife unless you are
trained and/or licensed to do so.
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Be cautious of any animals acting erratically or aggressively, this
could be signs of disease or infection.
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Watch for snakes which may be attracted by vermin eating spilled
or scattered feed.
Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases are those diseases shared by animals and humans.
Approximately 150 zoonotic diseases are known to exist. Wildlife serves
as a reservoir for many diseases common to domestic animals and
humans. Persons working with wildlife should be alert to the potential
for disease transmission from animals.
Neither animal handlers nor the general public have reason to be
alarmed or frightened, but everyone should respect the potential for
disease transmission and use sound preventive measures. Generally,
disease is more easily prevented than treated. Many zoonotic diseases
are so common in nature, so rare in humans, or so mild in their
symptoms, that wild animals pose only a minimal health risk to people.
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Always wear protective clothing (i.e. rubber gloves, long sleeves,
filter mask, etc.) when cleaning, servicing or performing maintenance
on the Feeder.
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Always wear protective clothing when working in proximity of wildlife.
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Many diseases are transmitted through parasites or insects, not
necessarily the host animal. Take appropriate measures to avoid
these transmissions.
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Proper insect control of monitored wildlife can be a deterrent to
infestation.
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Thoroughly wash and disinfect minor wounds, abrasions, and skin
lesions where the skin is broken to prevent bacterial infections.
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Be cautious of any animals acting erratically or aggressively, this
could be signs of disease or infection.
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NOTE:
Provides helpful information to the operator.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates failure to observe may cause damage to
equipment.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards
that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
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CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
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DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited
to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that,
for functional purposes cannot be guarded.
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BE AWARE OF SIGNAL WORDS: A signal word designates a degree of level of hazard seriousness.
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