MacDon 5000 - Page 10

SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY (continued)
6. Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long
hair. Never wear dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
7. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hanr away
from moving parts. Never attempt to clear
obstructions or objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
8. Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Makl~ sure
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.
9. Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
10. 00 not modify the machine. Unautihorized
modifications may impair the fllJnction
andlor safety and affect machine life.
11.
Stop engine and remove key from Hgnition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A
child or even a pet could engage
an
idling machine.
12. Keep
the area used for servicing machinery
clean and
dry. Wet or oily floors are
slippery. Wet spots can be dangerours when
working with electrical equipment. IBe sure
all electrical outlets and
tools are plroperly
grounded.
13. Use adequate
lightfor the job at hand.
14. Keep machinery clean.
Straw and c; haff on
a
hot engine are a fire hazard. Do nlJt allow
oil or grease to accumulate on service
platforms, ladders
or controls. Clean
machines before storage.
15. Never use
gasoline, naphtha or any volatile
material
for cleaning purposes. These
materials may be
toxic and/or flamrnable.
16. When
storing machinery, cover siharp or
extending components to prevent injury
from accidental contact.
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NEVER WEAR LOOSE
OR DANGLING CLOTHES
KEEP AWAY FROM MO VING PART S
KEEP SERVICE AREA CLEAN AND DRY