To The Operator; Before You Start - Bradco 617 Operator's Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips. Read and
learn all the information in this section before you attempt to use your tren-
cher. Also read your vehicle owner's manual before using your equipment. This
knowledge will help you operate your unit safely. Do not take this information
lightly, it is presented for your own benefit and for the benefit of others
working around you.
The "Safety Alert Symbol" , as previously described, will be used throughout
this manual. It will appear with one of the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-
TION above it, and a safety message pertaining to the specific topic being covered.
Take the time to read these messages as you come across them.

TO THE OPERATOR

The primary responsibility for safety with the equipment falls to the
operator. It is the skill, care, common sense, and good judgment of the
operator that will determine how efficiently and safely the job is performed.
Know your equipment before you start. Know its capabilities, dimensions,
and how to operate all the controls. Visually inspect your equipment before
you start, and never operate equipment that is not in proper working order
with all safety devices intact.

BEFORE YOU START

1. Wear the right clothing and gear for the job. Protective equipment
such as hard hat, steel toed shoes, leather gloves, or safety glasses
may be in order. They can protect you from needless injury.
2. Do not wear loose clothing, or things such as rings and watches
around the equipment. They could get caught in moving parts, and
lead to serious injury or death.
3. Know your equipment inside and out. Know how to operate all con-
trols, and know emergency shutdown procedures. Make sure all
safety devices are in place and working.
4. Keep all step plates, grab bars, pedals, and controls free of dirt,
grease, and oil. Keep equipment clean to help avoid injury from a fall
when getting on or off equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TRENCHERS
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