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Safety
SAFETY SIGNS
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WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure
safety signs. Replace any safety signs that
are
not
readable
Replacement signs are available from your
dealer in the event of loss or damage. The
actual location of the safety signs is
illustrated at the end of this section.
Keep signs clean by wiping off regularly. Use a cleaning
solution if necessary.
If a used machine has been purchased, make sure all
safety signs are in the correct location and can be read.
See Safety Sign Location of this section for illustrations.
Replace any safety signs that can not be read or are
missing. Clean the machine surface thoroughly with a
cleaning solution before replacing signs. Replacement
safety signs are available from your dealer.
INTRODUCTION
The Safety Section of this manual is intended to point out
some of the basic safety situations in which can be
encountered during normal operation of your planter. This
section also suggests possible ways of dealing with those
situations. The section is NOT a replacement for other
safety practices featured in other sections of this manual.
Additional precautions can be necessary, depending on
attachments used and conditions at the work site or in the
service area. AGCO has no direct control over planter
application,
operation,
maintenance. Therefore, it is your responsibility to use
good safety practices in those areas.
NOTE: This manual is published for North American
distribution, and availability of equipment shown
either as basic or accessory can vary according
to the territory in which the planter will be
operated. Full details of equipment available in
your area can be obtained from your planter
dealer. Use only AGCO approved attachments
and equipment.
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or
are
missing.
inspection,
lubrication
PREPARE FOR OPERATION
Read this manual completely and make sure you
understand the controls. Know the positions and
operations of all controls before you operate this machine.
Check all controls in an area clear of people and
obstacles before starting your work.
All equipment has a limit. Make sure you understand the
speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics
of this machine and your tractor before you start.
Make sure your machine has the correct equipment
needed by the local regulations.
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WARNING: An operator should not use
alcohol or drugs which can affect their
alertness or coordination. An operator on
prescription or Over the counter drugs
needs medical advice on whether or not
they can properly operate machines.
UNDERSTANDING PLANTER SAFETY
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the
Safety Section before operating your planter. You must
follow the safety instructions that take you step-by-step
through the workday.
Remember that you are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you, but also those people
around you. Study the features in this manual and make
them a working part of your safety program. Keep in mind
that this Safety Section is written specifically for a planter.
Practice all other usual and customary safe working
or
precautions.
REMEMBER: SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY,
ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
NOTE: This manual covers general safety practices for
this machine. The Operator Manual must always
be kept with the machine.
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WARNING: Pictures in this manual may
show protective shields and guards opened
or removed for illustration purposes. BE
SURE ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN
PLACE DURING OPERATION.
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