Safety Precautions - Kioti DK50 Owner's Manual

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A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions.

To help prevent accidents, read and take these safety precautions and pay attention to the job at hand.

If you can prevent an accident in advance, your time will have been spent well.

THE TRACTO R

1. Read this entire manual carefully before using

the tractor. Lack of operating knowledge can

lead to accidents.

2. Only allow properly trained and qualified

persons to operate the tractor.

3. Pay special attention to the warning and

caution labels affixed on the tractor.

4. Replace all missing, illegible or damaged safety

decals. See list of decals on page 18.

5. Keep safety decals free of dirt or grime.

6. To prevent falls, use the handholds and step

plates when getting on and off the tractor. Keep

step and platform clear of mud and debris.

7. When working in the field or muddy areas, be

sure to scrape off mud or soil from the bottom

of your shoes before mounting the tractor.

8. Watch where you are going at all times. Wa t c h

for and avoid obstacles.

9. Before starting the tractor, check to see that

there are no people around.

10. Before driving the tractor in reverse, check to

see that there are no obstacles around.

11. Never operate the tractor or any agricultural

equipment while under the influence of alcohol

or other drugs which impair operation, or while

f a t i g u e d .

12. When working in cooperation with other

tractors, let the other drivers know what you

are doing.

13. Do not start engine by shorting across starter

t e r m i n a l s .

14. Never start engine while standing on the

g r o u n d .

15. Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride

on the tractor unless a passenger seat is

fitted. Keep bystanders away from the tractor

during operation.