General Safety Instructions And Practices - Bush Hog RT72GR Operating Manual

General Safety Instructions and Practices

A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the
owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and ob-
serving certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed,
will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages
before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only be operated by those per-
sons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do so responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment.The Safety Alert Symbol means:
"ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!" The Symbol and Signal Word
are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury
faced when operating this equipment.
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---remember safety is up
to YOU. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR IN-
JURY.
Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.
NOTE:
Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.(SG-1)
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or death
may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2)
Always maintain the safety signs in good readable condition. If the safety signs are miss-
ing, damaged, or unreadable, obtain and install replacement safety signs immediately.
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