General Safety - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

2.4 GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
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precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery.
Protect yourself.
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When assembling, operating and servicing
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machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices that COULD
be necessary for the job at hand. Don't
take chances.
• You may need:
a hard hat.
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protective shoes with slip resistant
o
soles.
o protective glasses or goggles.
o heavy gloves.
wet weather gear.
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respirator or filter mask.
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hearing protection. Be aware that
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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
objectionable or loud noises.
A
Form # 169000
(B) protects against
B
SAFETY
• Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
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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
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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
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clothing and cover long
hair.
dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
Keep
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clothing and hair away
from
Never attempt to clear
obstructions or objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
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remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.
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close-fitting
Never wear
hands, feet,
moving parts.
Model Year - 2009