WORK AREA
• Keep work area clean, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine. Distractions can cause you to lose
control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
• Be alert of your surroundings. Using a machine in confined work areas may put you dangerously
close to sharp tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating machinery. Do
not use a machine when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating machinery may result in serious personal injury.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
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Use safety apparel and equipment. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
which comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-
skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when
appropriate.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before connecting to the power supply or turning on
the machine. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result
in personal injury.
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Never conduct any maintenance or make any other adjustments while the tractor
engine is running. Always shut the tractor engine off, remove the ignition key, and keep the
engine off before carrying out any of the following procedures. Consult your tractor’s operator
manual for safe shutdown procedures to prevent accidental ignition.
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Never allow passengers to ride on the stump grinder.
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