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PREPARATION
1.
Never operate the tractor and machine until you
have read and completely understand this manual,
the Tractor Operator's Manual, and each of the
Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the
tractor and machine.
2.
Personal protec-
tion equipment
including hard
hat, safety glass-
es, safety shoes,
and gloves are
recommended
during assem-
bly, installation,
operation, adjust-
ment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving
the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose fit-
ting clothing or jewellery to be around equipment.
3.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without equip-
ment attached can often be noisy
enough to cause permanent,
partial hearing loss. We recom-
mend that you wear hearing
protection on a full-time basis if
the noise in the Operator's posi-
tion exceeds 80db. Noise over
85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hear-
ing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Opera-
tor over a long-term basis may cause permanent,
total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud
noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other
such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a
lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
4.
Operate the machine only with a tractor equipped
with an approved Roll-Over-Protective Structure
(ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious in-
jury or even death could result from falling off the
tractor ---particularly during a turnover when the
operator could be pinned under
the ROPS or the tractor.
5.
Clear working area of stones,
branches or hidden obsta-
cles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or dam-
age.
6.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
7.
Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and
in good operating condition.
8.
Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are
properly installed and in good condition.
9.
Before starting, give the machine a "once over" for
any loose bolts, worn parts, cracks, leaks, frayed
hoses and make necessary repairs. Always follow
maintenance instructions.
10. Check hydraulic components. Tighten all leaking
fittings. Replace any damaged parts.
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