Operator Safety; Tractor Operation Safety; Implement Operation Safety - IBEX TX31 Operator's Manual

2 Operator Safety

Your safety is important to us. Please carefully read and follow the instructions given below and contained
elsewhere in this manual before attempting to operate the machine. Most accidents can be avoided if you
fully understand and implement the safety practices discussed in this section.
WARNING: READ and UNDERSTAND all safety instructions in this section as well as
warnings, cautions, and important notes throughout the manual. Serious injury or death may
occur unless care is taken to follow these warnings.

2.1 Tractor Operation Safety

READ and UNDERSTAND all safety instructions and warnings in the operator's manual for your tractor.
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• Understand how to stop forward motion, the engine, and the PTO of your tractor quickly in case of an
emergency.
• Do not allow an inexperienced person to operate the tractor or any attachments without supervision.
Wear proper safety gear at all times.
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Do not operate the tractor while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Consult a medical professional
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regarding any prescription medications that you are currently taking and any side effects that could
hinder your ability to operate the tractor safely.
Only operate a tractor that has been properly maintained.
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• Only operate the tractor in conditions of clear visibility. Never operate in dark or foggy conditions where
visibility is restricted in front and to the sides of the tractor and implement. Ensure that all obstacles,
steep slopes in the terrain, and overhead obstructions are visible.
• The tractor must be equipped with a rollover protection system (ROPS) and seatbelts to ensure operator
safety in case of a rollover incident.
• Always set the parking brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO,
stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the tractor seat.
• Do not operate the tractor or implement while hydraulic oil or fuel is leaking. Oil and fuel are explosive,
and their presence could present a hazard. Hydraulic lines are under extreme pressure and, if a break
occurs, bursting oil could cause skin injury and/or tissue damage. Turn off the engine and relieve
hydraulic pressure before checking for leaks.

2.2 Implement Operation Safety

Keep body parts, clothing, jewelry, and anything else that is tethered to the body away from moving
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parts on the baler to prevent entanglement, which could result in serious injury or death.
Use extreme caution when performing repairs, maintenance, and when removing accumulated material.
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Use care to avoid striking solid objects such as fencing or sign posts. The impact could cause loss of
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control of the tractor and implement, which could be hazardous.
• The baler must not be modified or altered, particularly with respect to the components that make up the
machine's primary function.
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