MASSEY FERGUSON MF 3600 Series Operator's Manual page 15

Danger, Warning and Caution
Whenever you see the words and symbols shown
below, used in this book and on decals, you MUST take
note of their instructions as they relate to personal
safety.
DANGER: This symbol together with the
word DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING: This symbol together with the
word WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided could
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: This symbol together with the
word CAUTION is used to indicate a poten-
tially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in MINOR INJURY.
IMPORTANT: THE WORD IMPORTANT IS USED TO
IDENTIFY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR PROCEDURES
WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED, COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO, OR DESTRUCTION OF THE
MACHINE, PROCESS OR ITS SURROUNDINGS.
NOTE: The word NOTE is used to indicate points of par-
ticular interest for more efficient and convenient repair or
operation.
Decals
WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure
Danger, Warning, Caution or Instruction
Decals.
Replace any Danger, Warning, Caution or Instruction
Decals that are not readable or are missing.
Replacement decals are available from your Dealer in
the event of loss or damage. The actual location of
these Safety Decals is illustrated at the end of this
section.
If a used tractor has been purchased, refer to the illu-
strations at the end of this section to ensure that all the
safety warning decals are in the correct position and are
readable.
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For Safe Operation
For safe operation of an agricultural tractor,
you must be a qualified and authorised
operator. To be qualified you must understand
the written instructions supplied in this
Operator Instruction Book, have training, and
know the safety rules and regulations for the
job.
Some regulations specify that no one under
the age of 16 years, for example, may
operate power machinery. This includes
tractors. It is your responsibility to know what
these regulations are, and obey them, in the
operating area or situation.
These will include, but are not limited to, the
following instructions for safe tractor opera-
tion.
WARNING: An operator should not
use alcohol or drugs which can affect
his alertness or co-ordination. An
operator on prescription or 'over the
counter' drugs needs medical advice
on whether or not he or she can
safely operate machines.
Observe the Following
• DO NOT ALLOW children or unqualified
persons to operate your tractor. Keep
others away from your area of work.
• Securely fasten your seat belt when the
tractor has a ROPS (Roll Over Protective
Structure) frame in the upright position.
• Where possible, avoid operating the tractor
near ditches, embankments and holes.
Reduce speed when turning, crossing
slopes, and on rough, slippery, or muddy
surfaces.
• Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
• Watch where you are going, especially at
row ends, on roads, and around trees.
• DO NOT PERMIT others to ride on the
tractor or the implement unless an approved
passenger seat and seat belt is fitted.
• Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points
recommended, and never above the centre
line of the rear axle.
• Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky
turns, starts or stops. When the tractor is
stopped, apply the parking brake securely.
Lower the implement and remove the key.
• DO NOT MODIFY OR REMOVE any part of
the equipment
attachments unless they are properly
matched to your tractor.
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AFETY ROGRAMME
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