General Safety - MacDon M150 Operator's Manual

2.4 GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure
machinery.
Protect yourself.
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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.
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You may need:
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a hard hat.
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protective shoes with slip resistant
soles.
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protective glasses or goggles.
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heavy gloves.
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wet weather gear.
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respirator or filter mask.
A
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hearing protection. Be aware that
prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause impairment or loss of
hearing. Wearing a suitable hearing
protective device such as ear muffs
(A) or ear plugs (B) protects against
objectionable or loud noises.
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
SAFETY
for all types of
B
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Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
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Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
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Keep young children away from machinery
at all times.
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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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Wear close-fitting
clothing and cover
long hair. Never wear
dangling items such
as scarves
bracelets.
•
Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away
from moving parts. Never attempt to clear
obstructions or objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
•
Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.
•
Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
or
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