Safety Information - McConnel SR420 Operator's Manual

SAFETY

Safety Information

Read, Understand and Follow the Safety Messages - Serious injury or death may occur unless
care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions given in the safety messages,
CAUTION!
WARNING!
DANGER!
Never operate the tractor or machinery until you have read and completely understand this
manual and the tractor operator's manual and each of the safety messages found in the
manuals and those displayed on the tractor and implement.
DANGER! DO NOT attempt any maintenance of or adjustment to the machine while it is
running. Before carrying out any work on the machine follow the three safety
instructions below:
a
b
c
WARNING! The operator and all support personnel must wear the appropriate safety clothing
i.e. safety glasses and safety shoes at all times for protection from injury by
objects thrown from the machine.
DANGER! Never allow passengers especially children to ride on the tractor or implement.
Falling off can kill.
DANGER! Do not mount or dismount the tractor or machine while it is moving. Mount or
dismount only when stopped – falling off can kill.
DANGER! At all times ensure that the PTO shaft guard is in position, securely fitted and in
good condition and that the tractor PTO shaft shield is fitted.
CAUTION! Replace the PTO shaft guard if any of the following are evident:- guard cracked or
damaged any part of the PTO shaft exposed. Ensure the PTO shaft guard is free
to rotate and the anti-rotation chains are securely fitted and effective.
WARNING! Ensure that the correct guards are properly fitted to the machine and tractor at all
times and check that they are in good condition. Ensure you have the correct
guards fitted for the type of operation being performed. Missing or damaged
guards must be replaced immediately.
DANGER! AVOID WIRE. It can be extremely dangerous if wire catches in the blades of
the machine, and every care must be taken to ensure this will not happen.
Inspect the working area before commencing. Remove all loose wire and
obstructions and clearly mark those that are fixed so that you can avoid them.
Any unusual noise from the cutting unit area indicates that the blades may have
been fouled by an obstruction. A visual indication that wire has become
entangled may be a sudden movement of the vegetation ahead of the machine.
In any such event STOP the tractor engine INSTANTLY. On no account move
the machine until blades have completely stopped. When the machine has
stopped inspect it and remove any obstruction that may be present. If working
under a raised machine ensure that it is safely supported. Before working on
the machine always stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury.
Serious injury or possible death.
Imminent death/critical injury.
LOWER THE MACHINE ON TO THE GROUND
PUT THE PTO OUT OF GEAR
STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE
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