Patriot equipment Corn Reel Installation & Operation Manual page 5

It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation.
Current OSHA regulations state in part: "At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the
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employer shall instruct every employee or user in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the
employee or user is, or will be involved."
3. Unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area as shown in the work diagrams.
4. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instruction is not qualified to operate the
machine.
SAFETY OVERVIEW
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YOU are responsible for SAFE operation and maintenance of your Corn Reel.
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YOU must ensure that you and anyone who is going to operate maintain, or work around the corn reel must be
familiar with the operating, maintenance, and safety information contained in the manual. This manual will take
you step by step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices while operating the corn reel.
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Remember YOU are the key to safety. GOOD PRACTICES protect not only you but also the people around you.
Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain EVERYONE operating this machine is
familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring any information addressed.
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Corn Reel owners must give operating instructions to operators before allowing them to operate the reel. They must
be reviewed at least annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
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The most important safety device on the equipment is a SAFE OPERATOR. It is the operator's responsibility to
read and understand ALL instructions in the manual and to follow them. All accidents can be avoided!
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Any person who has not read and understood all operation and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the corn
reel. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modifications may impair the functions and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
SAFETY AFFIRMATION
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I have read and understand the operator's manual and all safety signs before operation, maintenance, adjusting or
unplugging the corn reel.
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I will allow only trained persons to operate the Corn Reel. *An untrained operator is not qualified to operate this
equipment.
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I have access to a fire extinguisher.
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I have all guards in place and will not operate the Corn Reel without them.
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I understand the danger of moving parts (PTO, auger flighting, and pinch points) and will stop the engine before
servicing.
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I recognize the danger of the reel coming in contact with power lines.
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I understand that any accidents that occur with the Corn Reel are my responsibilities.
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I understand that Minden Machine Shop will not be held responsible for any accidents that involve the Corn Reel.
SIGN OFF SHEET (this must be signed annually as part of your safety program)
As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operation
and safety procedures with this Corn Reel. We include this sign off sheet for you convenience and
personal record keeping.
DATE EMPLOYER SIGNATURE EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
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