MacDon A40D - Understanding Safety Signs

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1.11 Understanding Safety Signs
Safety sign decals use illustrations to convey important safety or equipment maintenance information.
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Figure 1.22: MD #36651
MD #36651
Driveline entanglement hazard
DANGER
• A rotating driveline contact can cause death—KEEP AWAY!
Do NOT operate without:
• Stopping the engine and removing the key before opening
the shield.
• All driveline guards and equipment shields in place.
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Figure 1.23: MD #113482
MD #113482
General hazard pertaining to machine operation and servicing
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from improper or unsafe machine
operation:
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one from
your Dealer.
• Do NOT allow untrained persons to operate the machine.
• Review the safety instructions with all Operators every year.
• Ensure that all the safety signs are installed and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of the machine before
starting the engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off of the machine.
• Keep all the shields in place and stay clear of moving parts.
• Disengage the header drive, put the transmission in Neutral,
and wait for all movement to stop before leaving the
operator’s position.
• Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning, or
unplugging the machine.
• Engage the safety locks to prevent a raised unit from falling
before servicing it in the raised position.
• Use the slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing warning
lights when operating on roadways unless prohibited by law.
SAFETY