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Health & safety – John Deere rhino pd54 User Manual

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2. HEALTH & SAFETY

Safety Precautions

• Never operate unit in a poorly ventilated or enclosed area.

• Avoid prolonged breathing of exhaust gases.

• Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.

HOT SURFACES

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Muffler, engine, and engine shroud may be hot.

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Allow all components in the engine compartment to cool before

performing any service work.

USE COMMON SENSE WHEN HANDLING FUELS

• Transport and handle fuel only when contained in approved safety

container.

• Do not smoke when refueling or during any other fuel handling

operation.

• Do not refuel while the engine is running or while it is still hot.

• If fuel is spilled during refueling, wipe it off from the engine

immediately and discard the rag in a safe place.

• Do not operate the equipment if fuel or oil leaks exist - repair

immediately.

• Never operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.

• Operator must always be seated with seat belt on when

roller is running.

• Never allow more than one person on roller.

• Always turn engine off before dismounting from roller.

• Always apply parking brake when not in use.

• Never park roller on a hill.

• Never operate roller on slope greater than 15 degrees.

• Do not operate the roller in standing water.

• Ear protection required when operating this equipment.

• Exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of

hearing.