General Recommendations; The Tractor; Safety Notes; Note To The Operator - Valtra BM Series Operator's Manual

1. Safety

1.2 General Recommendations

Why is safety important?
1. Accidents incapacitate and can be fatal
2. Accidents generally involve significant costs
3. Accidents can be avoided.
This section of the Manual is intended to point out some of the basic safety situations involved with your
equipment and to provide suggestions on how to avoid high-risk situations and accidents. Therefore, users
must take all possible precautions and guidance. There are always a series of precautions to be taken for
each implement, attachment and work situation, which would be impossible to list in this Manual.
Valtra is in no way able to directly control the conditions of use, servicing or repair to which the product is
subjected. Therefore, users are responsible for always following appropriate practices for their safety and
for the integrity of the product, other people or machines in the same work area.

1.2.1 The tractor

The tractor is a source of mechanical and hydraulic power.
• On its own, the tractor has little practical value. It only becomes a work unit when used in conjunction
with an implement or other accessory.
• This Maintenance Guide was compiled to cover the safety practices when the tractor is operating under
normal conditions.
• This manual does not address all operating and safety instructions relating to all known implements and
accessories, which may be installed when the tractor is delivered or on another date.
• It is essential that operators read and understand the manuals of the related implements and
accessories.

1.2.2 Safety notes

Always pay attention to the symbols below. When they appear next to text, pay special attention to the
instructions.
DANGER:
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a situation of potential danger that, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a situation of potential danger that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: This symbol identifies specific instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, may
result in damage to or destruction of the machine, the operating process or even objects that are close to
it.
NOTE: This symbol indicates additional information about a matter or procedure that will make the
operation or repair more appropriate or efficient.

1.2.3 Note to the operator

It is your responsibility to read and understand the safety section of this Manual before operating the
machine. You must follow the safety instructions that will guide you, step by step, throughout your
working day.
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