MASSEY FERGUSON MF 3600 Series Operator's Manual page 17

3.10 P S O
REPARE FOR AFE PERATION
Protect Yourself
Wear all the protective clothing and personal safety
devices issued to you or called for by job conditions.
Don't take chances.
You may need:
• A hard hat.
• Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield.
• Hearing protection.
• Respirator or filter mask.
• Foul weather clothing.
• Reflective clothing.
• Heavy gloves (neoprene for chemicals, leather for
rough work).
• Safety boots.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewellery or other items
and tie up long hair which could entangle in controls or
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other parts of the tractor.
Note where fire extinguishers and first-aid or emergency
equipment is kept and get to know where to find help in a
hurry. Make sure you know how to use this equipment.
Know Your Equipment
Know your tractor. Know how to operate all equipment
on your machine and the implements and attachments
used with it. Know the purpose of all the controls,
gauges and dials. Know the rated load capacity, speed
range, braking and steering characteristics, turning
radius, and operating clearances.
Keep in mind that rain, snow, ice, loose gravel, soft
ground, etc. can change the way your tractor operates.
Under poor conditions, slow down and be extra
careful, engage four-wheel drive, if fitted.
Study the DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION safety
signs on your tractor and the information signs also.
READ THIS OPERATOR INSTRUCTION BOOK
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
STUDY IT BEFORE YOU START WORK.
IF THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE MANUAL YOU
DON'T UNDERSTAND, ASK SOMEONE (such as your
equipment Dealer) TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU.
IMPORTANT: THIS MANUAL COVERS GENERAL
SAFE PRACTICES FOR AGRICULTURAL
TRACTORS. IT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT WITH THE
TRACTOR. FOR FURTHER COPIES CONTACT YOUR
MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER.
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