General Safety Instructions - Titan Implement 5100 Series Operation And Parts Manual

2.4 General Safety Instructions

The owner/operator is responsible for the SAFE use
and maintenance of the landscape rake. Make sure
anyone who is operating, maintaining, or working
around the landscape rake is familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety practices that should be
used while using the landscape rake.
In addition to the design features of the landscape
rake, including safety signs, accident prevention is
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence,
and proper training of the people involved in the
operation, maintenance, and storage of the landscape
rake.
In addition to this safety section, refer also to safety
messages and instructions in each of the appropriate
sections of this manual.
These general safety instructions apply to the overall
use and maintenance of the landscape rake.
More specifi c instructions on safety are found in the
operation, maintenance, and storage sections of this
manual. Refer to these sections before performing any
of these tasks.
WARNING
Failure to comply with the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury and
possibly even death if they are not understood and
followed.
Provide User with Literature
Titan Implement, LLC landscape rake owners
must provide operator instructions to anyone
using the landscape rake before use, and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to "2.6 OSHA Training
Requirements" on page 11.
Stay Clear
Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before using the landscape rake.
Under no circumstances should young children be
allowed to work with or around the landscape rake.
Impaired User Hazard
Do not attempt to assemble, operate, or
maintain this landscape rake under the
infl uence of drugs or alcohol. Consult your doctor
before using this landscape rake while taking
prescription medications.
5100 Series Landscape Rakes
January 2016
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Do not allow anyone to ride on the
tractor or the landscape rake. Falling
or crushing hazards can result in severe injuries or
death.
Damaged Parts Hazard
Do not use the landscape rake if any parts
are damaged. If the landscape rake has a
defect, immediately stop using it and remedy the
problem before continuing.
CAUTION
The following safety instructions are provided to
help prevent potential injury. Not following these
instructions could result in minor to moderate injury.
Personal Protection Equipment
When using this landscape rake, wear appropriate
personal protective equipment. This list may
include, but is not limited to:
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective goggles, glasses, or face shield
• Protective clothing and gloves
• Safety vest (when operating near roads)
• Hearing protection
Hearing Loss
Prolonged Exposure To Loud Noise May
Cause Permanent Hearing Loss!
Working environments
equipment can cause partial to permanent hearing
loss. We recommend using hearing protection any
time noise levels exceed 80 decibels (dB). Noise
levels over 85 dB, on a long-term basis, can cause
severe hearing loss. Noise levels over 90 dB over a
period of time can cause permanent and even total
hearing loss.
Hearing loss from loud noise is cumulative over a
lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
Crush Hazard
The tractor should be equipped with a
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
and a seat belt. A crushing hazard can occur if the
driver is ejected from the seat while the tractor is in
motion. Fasten the seat belt whenever the tractor is
moving.
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