User Manual

SECTION 2 SAFETY
169000 20 Revision F
2.4 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.
• 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 the
driveline guards can rotate
independently of the shaft, and can
telescope freely.
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B