SAFETY
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FOR SAFE OPERATION
How to be a Safe Operator
(1) Familiarize yourself fully with machine controls by
reading the operator’s manual before thoroughly
using your machine.
This operator’s manual should be regarded as
part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and
second-hand machines are advised to retain
documentary evidence that this manual was pro-
vided with the machine.
(2) Never allow persons listed below to operate the
machine.
If any work carried out by unauthorized persons as
below would cause accident of the machine.
• Persons with mental disease
• Persons who cannot operate the machine prop-
erly because of fatigue, illness, or drowsiness
from medication, etc.
• Pregnant women
• Young persons or children legally too young to
operate the machine.
Always be careful of your health by taking suit-
able rests and breaks.
(3) Wear appropriate clothing and protective devices
during operation.
• Protection of your head
Wear protective headgear such as a helmet,
especially when traveling on roads or handling
material above your head.
• Protection to avoid being caught in the machine.
Wear tight fitting clothing and headgear, other-
wise loose clothing or hair can get caught in the
moving parts of the machine.
• Protection from poisonous dust or gas
Be sure to wear a protective device to protect
the respiratory system, eyes, and skin when
handling poisonous chemicals by such as a
crop sprayer, either mounted or trailed.
• Protection of the ears
Wear ear plugs or take suitable countermeasures
to protect your ears when you must operate the
machine under extremely noisy conditions.
• Maintenance of protective devices
Periodically inspect protective devices to as-
sure that they are functioning properly. Use
them at all times.
When Another Person Operates Your Machine
When another person operates your machine, you
must explain how to operate and instruct him or her to
read this manual fully to avoid unexpected accident.
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