General Safety - Gearmore ARENA-VATOR III AV3-4 Assembly/Operators/Parts Manual

2.1

GENERAL SAFETY

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Arena-vatorIII. YOU must en-
sure that you and anyone else who is going to oper-
ate, maintain or work around the Arena-vatorIII be
familiar with the operating and maintenance proce-
dures 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 adhered to while op-
erating the Arena-vatorIII.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you, but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can
be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
 Arena-vatorIII owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the
machine, and at least annually there
after per OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
 The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow
these. Most accidents can be avoided.
 A person who has not read and under-
stood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualifi ed to operate the machine.
An untrained operator exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury
or death.
 DO NOT modify the equipment in any
way. Unauthorized modifi cation may im-
pair the function and/or safety and could
affect the life of the equipment.

Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining adjusting or un-
plugging the Arena-vatorIII.
2. Have a fi rst-aid kit available
for use should the need arise
and know how to use it.
3. Have a fi re extinguisher
available for use should
the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Wear appropriate protective
gear. This list includes but is
not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective goggles,
glasses or face
shield
- Heavy gloves
- Protective clothing
5. Install and secure all guards
before starting.
6. DO NOT allow riders.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to ex-
cessive noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor
engine, set park brake, remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or
unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting.
10. Review safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be operating
or maintaining the Arena-vatorIII.
3