Operation; Owner/Operator Responsibilities; Operational Safety - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

6 OPERATION

6.1 OWNER/OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
CAUTION
•
It is your responsibility to read and
understand this
before operating the windrower. Contact
your dealer if an instruction is not clear
to you.
•
Follow all safety messages in the
manual and on safety signs on the
machine.
•
Remember that YOU are the key to
safety. Good safety practices protect
you and the people around you.
•
Before allowing anyone to operate the
windrower, for however short a time or
distance, make sure they have been
instructed in its safe and proper use.
•
Review the manual and all safety related
items with all operators annually.
•
Be alert for other operators not using
recommended
following safety precautions. Correct
these mistakes immediately, before an
accident occurs.
•
Do not modify
Unauthorized modifications may impair
the function and/or safety and affect
machine life.
•
The safety information given in this
manual does not replace safety codes,
insurance needs, or laws governing
your area. Be sure your machine meets
the standards set by these regulations.
•
Ensure that the windrower is properly
equipped to safely operate the header.
This may include
according to
Manual requirements for attachments of
this size and mass.
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Windrower Operator's

6.2 OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Follow these safety precautions:
CAUTION
•
Follow
instructions given in your windrower
Operator's Manual. If you do not have a
windrower manual, get one from your
dealer and read it thoroughly.
•
Never attempt to start the windrower
engine or operate the windrower except
from the operator's seat.
•
Check the operation of all controls in a
safe clear area before starting work.
•
Do not allow riders on windrower.
•
Never start or move the machine until
you are sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
•
Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks,
ditches or holes.
•
Drive slowly
doorways.
•
If cutting ditch banks, use extreme
caution.
obstruction, the front of the windrower
will usually swerve towards the ditch.
•
When working on inclines, travel uphill
or downhill when possible.
•
Never attempt to get on or off a moving
windrower.
•
Do not get off the windrower while the
header is in operation.
•
Stop windrower engine and remove key
before adjusting or removing plugged
material from the machine. A child or
even a pet could engage the drive.
•
Check for
unusual noises. If there is any indication
of trouble, shut down and inspect the
machine.
procedure:
- engage windrower brake
- turn off engine and remove key
- wait for all movement to stop
- dismount and engage lift cylinder stops
before inspecting raised machine.
•
Operate
artificial light.
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all safety and operational
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If the header
excessive vibration
Follow proper shutdown
only in daylight or
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