MacDon D60 Draper Headers - Manual (Page 24)

SECTION 7. OPERATION
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7 OPERATION
7.1 OWNER/OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
CAUTION
• It is your responsibility to read and
understand this manual completely before
operating the header. Contact your
MacDon Dealer if an instruction is not
clear to you.
• Follow all safety messages in the manual
and on safety signs on the machine.
• Remember that YOU are the key to safety.
Good safety practices protect you and the
people around you.
• Before allowing anyone to operate the
header, for however short a time or
distance, make sure they have been
instructed in its safe and proper use.
• Review the manual and all safety related
items with all Operators annually.
• Be alert for other Operators not using
recommended procedures or not
following safety precautions. Correct
these mistakes immediately, before an
accident occurs.
• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
• The safety information given in this
manual does not replace safety codes,
insurance needs, or laws governing your
area. Be sure your machine meets the
standards set by these regulations.
7.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Follow these safety precautions:
CAUTION
• Follow all safety and operational
instructions given in your Operator's
Manuals. If you do not have a windrower
manual, get one from your dealer and
read it thoroughly.
• Never attempt to start the engine or
operate the machine except from the
windrower seat.
• Check the operation of all controls in a
safe clear area before starting work.
• Do not allow riders on windrower.
• Never start or move the machine until you
are sure all bystanders have cleared the
area.
• Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks,
ditches or holes.
• Drive slowly through gates and doorways.
• When working on inclines, travel uphill or
downhill when possible. Be sure to keep
transmission in gear when travelling
downhill.
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving
machine.
• Do not leave Operator’s station while the
engine is running.
• Stop engine, and remove key before
adjusting or removing plugged material
from the machine. A child or even a pet
could engage the drive.
• Check for excessive vibration and
unusual noises. If there is any indication
of trouble, shut down and inspect the
machine. Follow proper shutdown
procedure. Refer to Section 7.7
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.