Safety 9960 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine
2 06/03/05 MAN091
Overview
Safety is the responsibility of everyone.
Although safety features are
incorporated into the machine and
dangerous areas marked, ultimately,
careful operation is the best prevention
against accidents. To reduce the risk of
accidents, please read thoroughly and
follow the safety instructions and
messages included in this manual and
on the machine.
Safety Symbols Used
The three safety symbols used on the
machine and in this manual are shown
below. The following section explains
each of these symbols in detail.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Please familiarize yourself with each
symbol and its meaning. It is crucial
to your safety and the safety of others
that you follow the safety precautions
indicated by these symbols.
Protective Devices
Protective guards and shields have been
installed to protect the user from
hazards.
Never remove, tamper with, or modify
guards or shields. To do so could
result in serious personal injury or
death.
If it is necessary to remove a shield to
perform maintenance, it is essential
that the shield be replaced prior to
operating the combine.
Careful Lifting
Please follow safe lifting procedures when
installing or removing any component. Use a
second person as a helper when indicated by
the weight of an item.
It is imperative that all users read and
understand th
e safety information in this
chapter before using the combine.
Anyone who uses or works around the
combine must be familiar with th
information.
Use extreme care when working with
hydraulic components. Escaping fluid
under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard
by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connection
s before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect hands and body from high
pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor
immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or
Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury
may call the Deere & Company Medical
Department in Moline, Illinois, or other
knowledgeable medical source.
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