MacDon R80 Rotary Disc - Manual (Page 9)

SAFETY
Form # 169089
7
Model Year - 2009
2.4 GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
• The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery.
• Protect yourself.
• When assembling, operating and
servicing machinery, wear all the
protective clothing and personal safety
devices that COULD be necessary for the
job at hand. Don't take chances.
• You may need:
• a hard hat.
• protective shoes with slip resistant
soles.
• protective glasses or goggles.
• heavy gloves.
• wet weather gear.
• respirator or filter mask.
• hearing protection. Be aware that
prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause impairment or loss of
hearing. Wearing a suitable hearing
protective device such as ear muffs
(A) or ear plugs (B) protects against
objectionable or loud noises.
• Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
• Keep young children away from
machinery at all times.
• Be aware that accidents often happen
when the operator is tired or in a hurry to
get finished. Take the
time to consider the
safest way. Never ignore
warning signs of fatigue.
• Wear close-fitting
clothing and cover long
hair. Never wear
dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
• Stop engine and remove key from
ignition before leaving operator's seat for
any reason. A child or even a pet could
engage an idling machine.
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A
B