Operational Safety - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

5.2 Operational Safety

CAUTION
Follow these safety precautions:
• Follow all safety and operational instructions given in your windrower operator's manuals. If you do
not have an operator's manual, get one from your Dealer and read it thoroughly
• Never attempt to start the windrower's engine or operate the machine except from the windrower seat
• Check the operation of all controls in a safe clear area before starting work
• Do NOT allow riders on the windrower or header
CAUTION
• 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 through gates and doorways
• If cutting ditch banks, use extreme caution. If the header hits an obstruction, the front of the
windrower will usually swerve toward the ditch
• When working on inclines, travel uphill or downhill when possible. Be sure to keep the windrower
transmission in gear when travelling downhill
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving machine
• Do NOT get off the windrower while the header is in operation
• Stop the windrower engine and remove the key before adjusting or removing plugged material from
the machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive
• Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises. If there is any indication of trouble, shut down
and inspect the machine
CAUTION
Follow proper shut down procedure:
• Engage the windrower brake
• Turn off the engine and remove the key
• Wait for all movement to stop
• Engage the header safety props before inspecting a raised machine
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