General Information; Safety Rules - J&M HT-974 Manual

TO THE OWNER:
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your header transport in a safe manner. Read it carefully. It
furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance and help maintain safe operating
conditions. If this machine is used by an employee or is loaned or rented, make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating:
1. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
2. Reviews and understands the manual(s) pertaining to this machine.
Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment. The terms
CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol (a triangle with an exclamation mark) to indicate
the degree of hazard for items of personal safety. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death.
This Safety-Alert symbol indicates a hazard and means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,
WARNING
and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
NOTE Indicates helpful information
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can
be erased by an operator's single careless act. In addition, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating is instructed in safe and proper use and reviews and understands the manual(s)
pertaining to this machine.
Read this manual before you operate this machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual, or need more information, contact
the manufacturer or your authorized dealer.
SAFETY
Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is measured by how you service and operate this machine. Know the
positions and functions of all controls before you try to operate them. Make sure to check all controls in a safe area before starting your
work.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, federal, state or local laws. Make certain your machine has the
proper equipment as designated by local laws and regulations.
A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling off equipment and being run over. Do not permit persons to ride on
this machine.
Travel speeds should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where possible, avoid operating
near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes and rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
Collision of high speed road traffic and slow moving machines can cause personal injury or death. On roads, use flasher lights according
to local laws. Keep slow-moving-vehicle emblem visible. Pull over to let faster traffic pass.
Make sure that the header is fastened securely to the transport before moving.
Make sure that everyone is clear of equipment before applying power or moving the machine. NEVER position yourself under or near
header when mounting on the header transport.
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Safety Rules

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!