McConnel SR460 - Usage Instruction; Operator Requirements

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4 Usage Instruction
4.1 Operator Requirements
IMPORTANT: Read, understand and follow the safety messages stated throughout this section and the
rest of this operator’s manual. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to follow the
warnings.
Safe operation of the SR460/620/820 machines is down to the responsibility of the qualified operator. A qualified
operator has thoroughly read and understood the machine and attaching tractor operator’s manuals and is
experienced in the correct and safe operation of both machines and all associated safety guidance. In addition to
the safety information contained in this manual, warning and operational decals are fixed around the machine;
see Section 2.5.2. The connecting tractor will also have them as well with information given in the tractor
operator’s manual.
If any part of the operation safe use of the machine is not completely understood, consult a local McConnel
dealer or McConnel for complete explanation.
If the operator cannot read the manuals for themselves or does not
completely understand the operation of the equipment, it is the
responsibility of the supervisor to read and explain the manuals, safety
practices and operating instructions to the operator.
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
See Figure 4.1
 Always wear safety glasses
 Hard hat
 Steel toe safety footwear
 Gloves
 Hearing protection
 Close fitting clothing
 Respiration or filter mask (depending on working conditions)
Figure 4.1 - PPE Items
DANGER! Do not use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the tractor and machine.
Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and
concentration and ability to operate the collective machinery
safely.
Before operating the tractor and machine, a machine operator
on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult a
medical professional regarding any side effects of the
medication that would hinder their ability to operate the
equipment safely.
Supervisors must never allow anyone to operate the collective
machinery when it is known that their alertness or coordination is
impaired. Serious injury or death could occur to the operator
and/or bystanders if the operator is under the influence of drugs
or alcohol.
Figure 4.2 – Do Not Use Drugs Or Alcohol