General Safety - MacDon R113 Installation Instructions Manual

1.2 General Safety

CAUTION
The following general farm safety precautions should be part of
your operating procedure for all types of machinery.
Protect yourself when assembling, operating, and servicing
machinery, wear all protective clothing and personal safety
devices that could be necessary for the job at hand. Do NOT
take chances. You may need the following:
• Hard hat
• Protective footwear with slip-resistant soles
• Protective glasses or goggles
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather gear
• Respirator or filter mask
In addition, take the following precautions:
• Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection devices
such as earmuffs or earplugs to help protect against loud
noises.
• Provide a first aid kit in case of emergencies.
• Keep a properly maintained fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be familiar with its proper use.
• Keep young children away from machinery at all times.
• Be aware that accidents often happen when the Operator is
tired or in a hurry. Take time to consider safest way. NEVER
ignore warning signs of fatigue.
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Figure 1.1: Safety Equipment
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