General Safety - MacDon CA20 Service 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 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
• 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
Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment
Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment
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