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SAFETY

• Wear close fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never

wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.

• Keep all shields in place. Never alter or remove safety

equipment.

Make sure driveline guards can rotate

independently of the shaft and can telescope freely.

• Use only service and repair parts, made, or approved by

the equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet strength, design, or safety requirements.

Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment

• Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving

parts. Never attempt to clear obstructions or objects,
from a machine while the engine is running.

• Do NOT modify the machine.

Non-authorized

modifications may impair machine function and/or
safety. It may also shorten the machine’s life.

• Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition before

leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.

Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment

• Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean

and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots
can be dangerous when working with electrical
equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.

• Keep work area well lit.

• Keep machinery clean.

Straw and chaff, on a hot

engine, are a fire hazard. Do NOT allow oil or grease to
accumulate on service platforms, ladders, or controls.
Clean machines before storage.

• Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material

for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic
and/or flammable.

• When storing machinery, cover sharp or extending

components to prevent injury from accidental contact.

Figure 1.7: Safety around Equipment

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