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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
zSafety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and
developing a dump trailer. However, every year 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 and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
zInorder to providea better view,certainphotographs orillustrationsin thismanualmay
showan assembly withasafety shieldremoved. However,equipment shouldneverbe
operatedin thiscondition. Keep all shieldsin place. If shieldremoval becomesneces-
sary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
zReplace any safety sign that is not readable or is missing. An example of such safety
signs is shown in this manual.
zNeveruse alcoholic beveragesor drugs thatcan hinderalertnessor coordinationwhile
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while
takingprescription medications.
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zUnder no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to work
with this equipment. Do not allow persons to operate 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.
zThisequipment isdangerous to childrenand personsunfamiliar with itsoperation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly trained and physically able person familiar
with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. If the elderly are
assisting with farm work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accom-
modated.
zUsea tractorequipped witha Roll OverProtective Systemand seat belts. (ROPS)
zNever 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 TRYIT.
zDo not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification could result in
serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment.
zIn addition to the design and the confirmation of this implement, including safety signs
andsafety equipment, hazardcontrol and accidentprevention are dependentupon the
awareness,concern, prudence, andproper training ofpersonnel involved inthe opera-
tion, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to safety mes-
sages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor and
dumptrailer manuals. Pay closeattention tothe safetysigns affixed to the tractorand
thedump trailer.
