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2�2 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 tractor and machine manuals. Pay close
attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the tractor
and the machine.
10.
Safe Condition
involves the following procedure:
•
disengage the PTO
•
shut off the engine
•
ensure all components have stopped moving
•
remove and pocket the ignition key
•
block & chock the tractor wheels
•
and set rotor lock if required.
Safe Condition
procedure should be performed
before any service, maintenance work or storage
preparation.
Use Your Personal
Protection Equipment
