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2.5 PREPARATION
1.
Never operate the tractor and machine until
you have read and completely understand this
manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found on the
safety signs on the tractor and machine.
2.
Personal
protection
equipment
including hard
hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes, and
gloves are
recommended
during assem-
bly, installation, operation, adjustment, main-
taining, repairing, removal, or moving the
implement. Do not allow long hair, loose
fitting clothing or jewellery to be around
equipment.
3.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without
equipment attached can
often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial
hearing loss. We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time basis if the
noise in the Operator's position exceeds
80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis
can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over
90db adjacent to the Operator over a long-
term basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud
noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and
other such sources close to the ear) is cumu-
lative over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
4.
Operate the machine only
with a tractor equipped with
an approved Roll-Over-
Protective Structure (ROPS).
Always wear your seat belt.
Serious injury or even death
could result from falling off
the tractor ---particularly
during a turnover when the operator could be
pinned under the ROPS or the tractor.
2.6 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1.
Make sure that all the components in the
hydraulic system are kept in good condition
and are clean.
2.
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and metal lines.
3.
Stop engine or motor, disconnect spark plug
wire or unplug power cord, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjust-
ing, repairing or cleaning.
4.
Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using
tapes, clamps or cements. The hydraulic
system operates under extremely high-
pressure. Such repairs will fail suddenly and
create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
5.
Wear proper hand and
eye protection when
searching for a high-
pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to
isolate and identify a
leak.
6.
If injured by a concentrated high-pressure
stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical atten-
tion immediately. Serious infection or toxic
reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid
piercing the skin surface.
7.
Before applying pressure to the system, make
sure all components are tight and that lines,
hoses and couplings are not damaged.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
5.
Clear working area of stones, branches or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or damage.
6.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
7.
Be sure machine is properly mounted, ad-
justed and in good operating condition.
8.
Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good
condition.