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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Practically all service work involves the need to drive the tractor. The Operator's Manual, supplied with each tractor,
contains detailed safety precautions relating to driving, operating and servicing that tractor. These precautions are
as applicable to the service technician as they are to the operator, and should be read, understood and practiced
by all personnel. •
Prior to undertaking any maintenance, repair, overhaul, dismantling or re-assembly operations, whether within a
workshop facility or out "in the field," consideration should be given to factors that may have an effect upon safety,
not only upon the mechanic carrying out the work, but also upon bystanders.
PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The wrong clothes or carelessness in dress can cause accidents. Check to see that you are suitably clothed.
Some jobs require special protective equipment.
• Skin Protection
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Follow work practices that minimize the amount of skin exposed and
the length of time used oil remains on the skin.
• Eye Protection
The smallest eye injury may cause loss of vision. Injury can be avoided by wearing eye protection when engaged
in chiselling, grinding, discing, welding, painting, etc.
• Breathing Protection
Fumes, dust and paint spray are unpleasant and harmful. These can be avoided by wearing respiratory protection.
• Hearing Protection
Loud noise may damage your hearing and the greater the exposure the worse the damage. If you feel the noise
is excessive, wear ear protection.
• Hand Protection
It is advisable to use a protective cream before work to prevent irritation and skin contamination. After work
clean your hands with soap and water. Solvents such as white spirit, paraffin, etc., may harm the skin.
• Foot Protection
Substantial or protective footwear with reinforced toe-caps will protect your feet from falling objects. Additionally,
oil-resistant soles will help to avoid slipping.
• Special Clothing
For certain work it may be necessary to wear flame or acid-resistant clothing.
• Avoid injury through incorrect handling of components. Make sure you are capable of lifting the object. If in
doubt get help.
EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
• Machine Guards
Before using any machine, be sure the machine guards are in position and serviceable. These guards not only
prevent body and clothing from coming in contact with the moving parts of the machine, but also ward off
objects that might fly off the machine and cause injury.
• Lifting Appliances
Always ensure that lifting equipment, such as chains, slings, lifting brackets, hooks and eyes are thoroughly
checked before use. If in doubt, select stronger equipment than is necessary.
Never stand under a suspended load or a raised implement.
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