CHAPTER -2 SAFE OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION
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WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Indicates that equipment or property
damage could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Gives helpful information.
4. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around
tractor. It may catch on moving parts or controls,
leading to the risk of an accident. Use additional
safety items, e.g. hard hat, safety boots or shoes,
eye and hearing protection, gloves, etc., as
appropriate or required.
5. Keep your tractor clean from dirt, grease, and
trash.
6. Use proper weights on the front of the tractor to
reduce the risk of upsets. When using the front
loader, put an implement or ballast on the 3-point
hitch to improve stability. Follow the safe
operating p r o c e d u r e s s p e c i e d i n t h e
implement or attachment manual.
11. Do not stand between tractor, three point linkage
and implement or trailed vehicle unless parking
brake is applied.
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7. Do not modify the tractor. Unauthorized
modication may affect the functioning of the
tractor, which may result in personal injury.
2.3. Pre Checks Before Operating The Tractor.
Operator safety is a priority. Safe operation,
specically with respect to overturning hazards,
requires understanding the equipment and
environmental conditions at the time of use. Some
prohibited uses which can affect overturning
hazards include traveling and turning with
implements and loads carried too high etc. It is the
operator's responsibility to be alert for any
equipment or environmental condition that could
compromise safe operation.
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Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident.
Read and understand this manual carefully before
operating the tractor.
All operators, no matter how much experience they
may have, should read this and other related manuals
before operating the tractor or any implement
attached to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all
operators in safe operation.
2.1 Getting on & of the Tractor
1. Read this Manual carefully and familiarize yourself
with all the controls before attempting to operate
the tractor. Working with unfamiliar equipment or
lack of operating knowledge may lead to accident.
2. Do not permit anyone to ride on the tractor with the
operator.
3. Tractor is not suitable for forestry applicable in
OPM.
4. Use the foot steps and assist handles when getting
on or off the tractor. It is recommended that you
face the tractor when getting ON or OFF the
tractor.
5. Keep steps and platform clear of mud and debris.
Replace any warning sign on the tractor that
becomes damaged or is painted over. Replace all
missing or damaged safety decals.
2.2. Safety Instructions
1. Replace damaged or torn off safety & warning
symbols present on the tractor.
2. Pay special attention to the danger, warning and
caution labels on the tractor.
3. This symbol, the industry's "Safety Alert Symbol",
is used throughout this manual and on labels on
the machine itself to warn of the possibility of
personal injury. Read these instructions carefully. It
is essential that you read the instructions and
safety regulations before you attempt to assemble
or use this unit.
DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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