Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is you best
assurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals, or have the
manuals read to them, before
operating the power machine and
this implement.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section. Read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
The operator should be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and
attached implement, and be able
to handle emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
appropriate for the operation are in
place and secured before
operating the implement.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start tractor from the driver’s seat
with hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate tractor and controls from
the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
tractor or leave tractor unattended
with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between the implement and
tractor while backing up to the
implement.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Do not turn tractor so tight as to
cause hitched implement to ride
up on the tractor’s rear wheel.
Store implement in a safe and
secure area where children
normally do not play. When
needed, secure implement against
falling with support blocks.
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children. Children generally are
attracted to implements and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the implement
and tractor down if children enter
the work area.
Never carry children on the tractor
or implement. There is not a safe
place for them to ride. They may
fall off and be run over or interfere
with the control of the power
machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or implement.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the tractor starts to
move, look down and behind to
make sure the area is clear.
Tractor Shutdown & Storage
If engaged, disengage power
take-off.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower implement until it is flat on
the ground or on non-concrete
support blocks.
Put tractor in park or set park
brake.
Turn off engine and remove
ignition key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
anti-slip surfaces when stepping
on and off the tractor.
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Look for the Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard
to personal safety and extra precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. 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 equipment.
!
Be Aware of Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. They are:
DANGER:
!
WARNING:
CAUTION:
!
!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Be Aware of Special Notices
Special notices are intended to point out important and helpful information that
should be followed. They are usually placed inside a box. They are:
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Indicates supplementary explanations that will be helpful when
using the equipment.
IMPORTANT:
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