Modern Predator - General Safety Guidelines

520’ Predator
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the
manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being
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section of this manual includes a list of guidelines that, if followed, will help protect the operator
and bystanders from injury or death. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following safety
guidelines before assembling, operating or servicing this implement. Serious injury or death may
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to YOU.
Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
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General Safety Guidelines
• Never operate the tractor or implement until you have read and completely understand this
manual and the tractor operator’s manual. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in
an emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel to operate the tractor and
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manuals prior to operation.
• The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and
proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items that
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• Never allow children to operate, ride on, play on or around, or come close to the tractor or
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year-old children who are mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult
supervision, if they have read and understand the operator’s manuals, been trained in proper
operation of the tractor and implement, and are physically large enough to reach and operate
the controls easily.
• NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the tractor and implement.
Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and therefore affect the
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an 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
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alertness or coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the operator or others could
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SAFETY SECTION