SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY
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Machine safety
An additional precautionary statement
(”IMPORTANT”) is followed by specific instructions.
This statement is intended for machine safety.
IMPORTANT: The word ”IMPORTANT” is used to inform
the reader of something he needs to know to prevent
minor machine damage if a certain procedure is not
followed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Farm accidents can be prevented with your help
No accident prevention programme can be
successful without the wholehearted co-operation of
the person who is directly responsible for the
operation of the equipment.
To read of accident reports from all over the country
is to be convinced that a large number of accidents
can be prevented only by the operator anticipating the
result before the accident is caused and doing
something about it.
It is said that ”The best kind of safety device is a
careful operator who with care and mature
consideration can save more lives and limbs than any
accident prevention programme which is not adhered
to”.
Further in this section you will find a list of the most
important safety precautions.
CAUTION
This symbol is used throughout this manual whenever
your personal safety is involved.
Take time to read and follow the instructions and
furthermore, be careful!
Some pictures in this manual may show the safety
guarding open or removed to better illustrate a
particular feature or adjustment.
Ensure to close or replace all guards before operating
the machine.
General recommendations
1. Your square baler was designed with safety very
much in mind. However, there is no real
substitute for caution and attention in preventing
accidents. Once an accident has happened it is
too late to think about what you should have
done!
2. Remember that the machine has been designed
exclusively for agricultural use. Any other
application must first be authorized by the
manufacturer.
3. Read this manual thoroughly before starting,
operating, servicing or carrying out any other
operation on the machine. A few minutes' reading
will save you time and hassle later.
4. Read all the safety decals adhered to the
machine and follow the instructions. Immediately
replace any decals that are missing or damaged.
Place orders for these with your local dealer.
5. The machine should only be operated by
responsible persons instructed on how to operate
the machine and authorized to do so. Always
keep a first aid kit handy.
6. Always keep a first aid kit handy.
7. It is highly recommended that a fire extinguisher
(e.g. 6 kg) be kept in a location on the machine,
easily accessible from the ground.
Recommended location is shown on figure
below.
Electrical power lines:
Danger of death by electrocution!
Pay special attention to overhead electric power
lines. Make sure the machine has sufficient clearance
to pass in all directions (also with raised or open
machine components!). Also think of the radio
aerial(s) or any other factory-fitted accessory or parts
which may have been added afterwards.
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