2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one
of the main concerns in designing and
developing equipment. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling
equipment. You, the operator, can avoid
many accidents by observing the following
precautions in this section. To avoid personal
injury or death, study the following
precautions and insist those working with you,
or for you to follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never
be used in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
using this equipment. Consult your doctor
about using this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to use or
assemble this unit until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions
and of how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment's
operations. If the elderly are assisting with
work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so
safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-
authorized modification may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function
and life of the equipment.
9. In addition to the design and configuration of this
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer
also to Safety Messages and operation
instruction in each of the appropriate sections of
the tractor and machine manuals. Pay close
attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the tractor
and the machine.
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