Tarter RC306BL Operation And Assembly Manual page 8

S A F E T Y
(Safety continued from previous page)
EQUIPMENT SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of
the main concerns in design and development.
However, accidents always occur which could have
been avoided by a few seconds of thought and
a more careful approach to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by
observing the following precautions and insist those
working with you, follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with a safety shield removed.
However, equipment should never be operated in
this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield
removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the
shield prior to use.
Replace any safety sign that is illegible or missing.
Location of such safety signs are indicated in this
manual.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can
hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating
this machine while taking prescription medications.
Under no circumstances should children under the
age of 18 be allowed to operate this equipment.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this
unit until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of the safety
precautions and how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
This equipment can be dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible, properly trained and
physically able person familiar with farm machinery
and trained in this equipment's operations.
Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective
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System and seat belts. (ROPS)
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
If its ability to perform a job safely, is in question,
DON'T TRY IT.
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification could result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
In addition to the design and the confirmation
of this implement, including safety signs and
safety equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
and storage of the machine. Refer also to safety
messages and operation instruction in each of the
appropriate sections of the tractor and implement
manuals. Heed the safety signs affixed to both the
tractor and implement.