Caution – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot User Manual

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SAFETY

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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 that
the 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.

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