Safety, Understanding the safety-alert symbol, Operate safely – John Deere OMGX10902 I0 User Manual
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SAFETY
Safety
Understanding The Safety-Alert Symbol
The operator’s manual explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-
alert symbol, (
c
).
Operate Safely
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Check vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust
or service brakes as necessary.
•
Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware
is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition
and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.
•
Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep
people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
•
If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it.
Make repairs before you continue to operate. Keep
machine and attachments properly maintained and in good
working order.
•
Raise blade when you are driving between jobs or when
you are not moving snow.
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DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.
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DO NOT operate machine at high speeds.
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DO NOT use blade as a battering ram.
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Look carefully behind machine before you back up.
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DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride on
machine or vehicle.
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DO NOT let children or untrained person operate
machine.
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Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
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Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
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Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.
•
DO NOT operate equipment when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.