MacDon CA20 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 7)

SAFETY
Form 169009 5 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.
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B