General Safety - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

1.3 General Safety

CAUTION
The following are general farm safety precautions
that should be part of your operating procedure
for all types of machinery.
Protect yourself
• When assembling, operating, and servicing 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
– Protective footwear with slip resistant soles
– Protective glasses or goggles
– Heavy gloves
– Wet weather gear
– A respirator or filter mask
– Hearing protection
Be aware that exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
hearing protection devices such as ear muffs or ear
plugs. These will help protect against objectionable
or loud noises.
• Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure the fire
extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.
• Keep young children away from the machinery at
all times.
• Be aware that accidents often happen 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.
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