Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Safety Signs - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

2 SAFETY

2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This safety alert symbol indicates important
safety messages in this manual and on safety
signs on the machine.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Carefully read and follow the safety message
accompanying this symbol.
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL
ACCIDENTS COST
ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
Form # 169053
SAFETY

2.2 SIGNAL WORDS

Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING,
messages. The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the following
guidelines:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. It is also used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used as a reminder
of good safety practices.

2.3 SAFETY SIGNS

•
Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
•
Replace safety signs that are missing or
become illegible.
•
If original parts on which a safety sign was
installed are replaced, be sure the repair
part also bears the current safety sign.
•
Safety signs are available from your Dealer
Parts Department.
2.3.1

Safety Sign Installation

a. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
b. Decide on the exact location before you remove
the decal backing paper.
c. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing
paper.
d. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back
the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is
applied.
e. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or
pricked with a pin.
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and CAUTION with
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Model Year - 2010
safety