Alamo 02979718C - Manual (Page 8)

SAFETY
UGR 04/06 Safety Section 1-2
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
General Safety Instructions and Practices
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and
should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your
surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety
Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and
understand these Safety Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This
equipment should only be operated by those persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and
trained, and who know how to do so safely and responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this manual and on
decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner/
operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in a injury.
Indicates an important message which, if not followed, could result in equipment or property
damage.
(SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---remember
safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe
practices.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or
death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las
medidas de seguridad.
(SG-3)