Safety Precautions; Training - CanyCom CG431 Operator's Manual

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Safety Precautions

This section contains safety precautions to follow when operating and maintaining the
machine. Read and understand the precautions in this section as well as throughout this
manual and follow them when operating or maintaining machine. Failure to follow safety
precautions could result in property damage, serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.

Training

All operators and mechanics should receive practical instructions from their employer or
renter. Such instructions should cover the following issues:
• It is essential to familiarize yourself with the controls, safety labels and proper use
of the machine.
• Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate or service the
machine. Do not let anyone under 18 years of age to operate this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the minimum age for operating this type of machine.
Consult your local authority.
• Operator is responsible for the accidents or hazards caused to other people or to
their property.
• This machine is intended to be used in combination with the CG431 tractor. Use with
any other machine may pose hazard.
• Always keep in mind that attention and concentration is required when working with
ride-on machines.
• Loss of control on a slope cannot be regained by the application of the brake. Main
reasons for the loss of control are:
→ insufficient grip of tracks.
→ excessive speed.
→ misjudging of ground conditions, especially slopes.
→ excessive load.
→ incorrect distribution of load.
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