Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Safety Signs - MacDon R85 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.

2.2 SIGNAL WORDS

Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING, and
messages. The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the following
guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an
situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Form # 169455
CAUTION with safety
imminently hazardous
SAFETY
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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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WARNING
It is also used to alert
CAUTION
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