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Chapter 3: Operation
Safely operating your pick-up header requires familiarizing yourself with its capabilities.
3.1 Owner/Operator Responsibilities
Owning and operating heavy equipment comes with certain duties.
CAUTION
• It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the header. Contact your
Dealer if an instruction is not clear to you.
• Follow all safety messages in the manual and on safety decals applied to the machine.
• Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect you and the people around you.
• Before allowing anyone to operate the header, for however short a time or distance, make sure that they have been
instructed in its safe and proper use.
• Review the manual and all safety-related items with all Operators of this machine annually.
• Be alert for other Operators not using the recommended procedures or not following safety precautions.
Immediately correct improper use of this machine to prevent accidents.
• Do NOT modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications may impair the function and/or safety of this machine
and affect its service life.
• The safety information given in this manual does NOT replace the safety codes, the requirements of insurance
policies, or the laws governing your area. It is your responsibility to ensure that you operate your machine in
compliance with these standards.