General Safety - MacDon M Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery.
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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:
a hard hat.
o
protective shoes with slip resistant
o
soles.
protective glasses or goggles.
o
heavy gloves.
o
wet weather gear.
o
respirator or filter mask.
o
A
hearing protection. Be aware that
o
prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause impairment or loss of
hearing.
hearing protective device such as
ear muffs (A) or ear plugs (B)
protects against objectionable or
loud noises.
Form 169242
B
Wearing a suitable
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Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper
use.
•
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 or bracelets.
•
Keep hands, feet, clothing
and hair
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.
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