MacDon 742 HAY CONDITIONER - Manual (Page 8)

Form # 46290 Issue 09/05 6
SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and
on safety signs on the header.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION
!
BECOME ALERT !
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED !
Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
· ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL
3 BIG REASONS · ACCIDENTS COST
· ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with safety messages. The appropriate
signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used as a reminder of good safety practices.
SAFETY SIGNS
• The safety signs reproduced on the next page appear on the header at the locations listed.
• Keep safety signs clear and legible at all times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or become illegible.
• If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the
current safety sign.
• Safety signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department.
To install safety signs:
1. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
2. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
3. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing paper.
4. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is applied.
5. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or pricked with a pin