MacDon D65 - 1.8 Understanding Safety Signs

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1.8 Understanding Safety Signs
Refer to this topic to learn the hazards that each type of safety decal denotes.
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Figure 1.24: 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 engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off of the machine.
• Keep all the shields in place and stay clear of the
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 lowering of a raised unit
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.
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Figure 1.25: MD #131391
MD #131391
Header crushing hazard
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from fall of a raised header:
• Fully raise the header, stop the engine, remove the key, and
engage the safety props on the windrower before going
under header.
• Alternately, rest the header on the ground, stop the engine,
and remove the key from the ignition.
SAFETY