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SAFETY

Form # 169053

10

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:

o a hard hat.

o protective shoes with slip resistant

soles.

o protective glasses or goggles.

o heavy gloves.

o wet weather gear.

o respirator or filter mask.

o 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.

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.

Keep machinery clean. Do not allow oil or

grease to accumulate on service platforms,
ladders or controls. Clean machines before
storage.

When storing machinery, cover sharp or

extending components to prevent injury from
accidental contact.

A

B