Form 169078 Revision C
GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of machinery.
• Protect yourself.
• When assembling, operating and servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices that COULD be
necessary for the job at hand. Don't take
chances.
• You may need:
o a hard hat.
o protective shoes with slip resistant soles.
o protective glasses or goggles.
o heavy gloves.
o wet weather gear.
o respirator or filter mask.
o hearing protection. Be aware that
prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Wearing a suitable hearing protective
device such as ear muffs (A) or ear plugs
(B) protects against objectionable or loud
noises.
• Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be
sure the extinguisher is properly maintained
and be familiar with its proper use.
• Keep young children away from machinery at
all times.
• Be aware that accidents often happen when
the operator is tired or in a hurry to get
finished. Take the time to consider the safest
way. Never ignore warning
signs of fatigue.
• Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing
and hair away from moving
parts. Never attempt to clear obstructions or
objects from a machine while the engine is
running.
• Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate independently of
the shaft, and can telescope freely.
• Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function and/or
safety and affect machine life.
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