Long 460 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; General Safety Rules

A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A
In addit ion to endangering life· and physical well-being, accidents can cause
loss of money and man-
hour s. Most farm accidents can be avoided if all persons
working with and around the equipment use common sense and observe basic
safety rules.
1. Make sure
that all drivers know how to operate the tractor properly and
safely.
2.
Allow only the operator on the tractor. Do not allow anyone el se on the
tractor . Keep children away at all times.
3.
Prior to use, inspect all equipment to insure that it is in good condition. Do
not operate equipment with damaged or missing parts.
4. Be sure all
tractor controls are in neutral before starting the engine.
5. Keep hands and
cloth ing away from mov ing parts.
6. Do
not leave a running tractor unattended .
7.
Prior to starting the tractor , blow the horn to warn all persons working near
the tractor.
8. Always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
9. Do not exceed safe
dr iving speeds.
10. Engage the c
lutch slowl y, especially when driv ing up steep hills or out of
ditches . There is always the possib i lity of the front end rising off the ground .
Should th is happen, disengage the clut ch.
11 . Alwa ys keep the tractor in gear when going down steep hills or grades .
12.
Slow-mov ing vehicl es on highways can be dangerous . Use a slow-moving
vehicle sign in conjunction with flashing warning lights, headlights , and
taillights.
13. Do not
operate tractor engine in closed garage or shed.
14. Do not tie
chains or ropes to axles or to other parts of the tractor chassis.
Alwa ys hitch the load to the drawbar in the lowest possible position.
15. Alwa ys take up slack in chain or cable gradually .
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