MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 25)

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 decals 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 combine
manual, get one from your MacDon
Dealer and read it thoroughly.
 Never attempt to start the engine or
operate the machine except from the
combine seat.
 Check the operation of all controls in a
safe clear area before starting work.
 Do NOT allow riders on combine.
 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.
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