General Safety - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

2.4 GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION
The following are
precautions that should
operating procedure for all types of machinery.
•
Protect yourself.
•
When assembling, operating and servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices that COULD be
necessary for the job at hand.
chances.
•
You may need:
a hard hat.
o
protective shoes with slip resistant
o
soles.
protective glasses or goggles.
o
heavy gloves.
o
wet weather gear.
o
respirator or filter mask.
o
hearing protection. Be aware that
o
prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause impairment or loss of
hearing. Wearing a suitable hearing
protective device such as ear muffs
(A) or ear plugs (B) protects against
objectionable or loud noises.
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SAFETY
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Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be
sure the extinguisher is properly maintained
and be familiar with its proper use.
•
Keep young children away from machinery at
all times.
•
Be aware that accidents often happen when
the operator is tired or in a hurry to get
finished. Take the time to consider the safest
way. Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.
•
Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
•
Keep hands, feet, clothing
and hair away from moving
parts. Never attempt to clear
obstructions or objects from
a machine while the engine
is running.
•
Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove
driveline guards can rotate independently of
the shaft and can telescope freely.
•
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
•
Keep machinery clean. Do not allow oil or
grease to accumulate on service platforms,
ladders or controls. Clean machines before
storage.
•
When storing machinery, cover sharp or
extending components to prevent injury from
accidental contact.
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