User guide

SECTION G – GENERAL INFORMATION
Form 169365 G-3 Issue– May 2008
1.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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
driveline guards can rotate independently of
the shaft and can telescope freely.
• Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
• Replace any caution, warning, danger, or
instructional safety decal that is unreadable
or is missing. See paragraph for location of
decals.
• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function and/or
safety and affect machine life.
• Do not allow persons to operate or assemble
this unit until they have developed a
thorough understanding of safety
precautions and how it works.
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