John Deere OMM141979 J9 - Manual (Page 6)

Safety - 2
SAFETY
BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING
• Shut off engine and remove key.
• Lock brake for park.
• Lower or block up machine.
Operate Safely
• 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 properly. 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 continuing operate. Keep machine
properly maintained and in good working order. Keep all
shields and guards in place and fastened properly.
• DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.
• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
• DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride on
machine or vehicle.
• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate
machine.
• Raise tiller as-high-as it will go before you drive between
work areas.
• DO NOT use tiller near the edge of a ditch or bank. Tiller
can push tractor.
• Slow down on slopes.
• Stop tiller when you are NOT tilling.
• Tines turn at 250 rpm and can cause serious injury.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from tiller when tines
are turning—always keep bystanders well away.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing,
• DO NOT wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.