General Safety - MacDon A30-S Assembly Instructions Manual

GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION
The following are
precautions that should
operating procedure for all types of machinery.
Protect yourself.
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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:
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a hard hat.
o
o protective shoes with slip resistant soles.
protective glasses or goggles.
o
heavy gloves.
o
o wet weather gear.
respirator or filter mask.
o
A
hearing protection.
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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B
Be aware that
• Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be
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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
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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
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and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
Keep hands, feet, clothing
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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
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remove safety
driveline guards can rotate independently of
the shaft, and can telescope freely.
Use only service and repair parts made or
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approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
• Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function and/or
safety and affect machine life.
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equipment. Make
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