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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N F O R M A T I O N
Equipment Safety Guidelines
1.
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment.
However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and
a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing
the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions
and insist those working with you, or for you to follow them.
2.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be used in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3.
Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety signs is
indicated in this manual.
4.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this machine while taking prescription medications.
5.
Under no circumstances should young children be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not allow persons
to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding
of the safety precautions and of how it works.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
6.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible, properly trained and physically able person familiar with machinery and trained in this
equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized
and accommodated.
7.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question -
DON'T TRY IT.
8.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury or death and
may impair the function and life of the equipment.
9.
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety 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 the machine. Refer
also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the skid steer and
machine manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the skid steer and the machine.
