Follow A Safety Programme - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

Safety Notes
Danger, warning and caution
Whenever you see the words and symbols shown
below, used in this book and on decals, you MUST
take note of their instructions as they relate to personal
safety.
DANGER: This symbol together with
the word DANGER indicates an
imminently hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, will result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: This symbol together with
the word WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation that if
not avoided could result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: This symbol together with
the word CAUTION is used to indicate
a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, may result in MINOR
INJURY.
IMPORTANT: The word IMPORTANT is used to
identify special instructions or procedures which, if
not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or
destruction of the machine, process or its
surroundings.
NOTE: The word NOTE is used to indicate points of
particular interest for more efficient and convenient
repair or operation.
Decals
WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure Danger,
Warning, Caution or Instruction Decals. Replace
any Danger, Warning, Caution or Instruction
Decals that are not readable or are missing.
Replacement decals are available from your
Dealer in the event of loss or damage. The actual
location of these Safety Decals is illustrated at
the end of this section.
If a used tractor has been purchased, refer to the
illustrations at the end of this section to ensure that
all the safety warning decals are in the correct position
and are readable.
Follow a safety program
For safe operation
For safe operation of an agricultural tractor, you must
be a qualified and authorized operator. To be qualified
you must understand the written instructions supplied
in this Operator Instruction Book, have training, and
know the safety rules and regulations for the job.
Some regulations specify that no one under the age
of 16 years, for example, may operate power
machinery. This includes tractors. It is your
responsibility to know what these regulations are,
and obey them, in the operating area or situation.
These will include, but are not limited to, the following
instructions for safe tractor operation.
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WARNING: An operator should not use
alcohol or drugs which can affect his
alertness or co-ordination. An operator
on prescription or 'over the counter'
drugs needs medical advice on whether
or not he or she can safely operate machines.
Observe the following
*DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to
operate your tractor. Keep others away from your
area of work.
*Securely fasten your seat belt when the tractor
has a ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) frame
in the upright position or is fitted with a cab.
*Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near
ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed
when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough,
slippery, or muddy surfaces.
*Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
*Watch where you are going, especially at row
ends,
on roads, and around trees.
*DO NOT permit others to ride on the tractor or
the
implement.
*Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points
recommended, and never above the centre line of
the rear axle.
*Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns,
starts
or stops. When the tractor is stopped, apply the
parking brake securely. Lower the implement and
remove the key.
*DO NOT modify or remove any part of the
equipment
and DO NOT use attachments unless they are
properly matched to your tractor.
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