General Safety - MacDon M105 Operator's Manual

3.4 GENERAL SAFETY

CAUTION
The following are
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure
machinery.
Protect yourself.

When assembling,
servicing machinery,
protective clothing and personal safety
devices that COULD be necessary for the
job at hand. Don't take chances.

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. Wearing a suitable hearing
protective device such as ear muffs
(A) or ear plugs (B) protects against
objectionable or loud noises
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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
machinery at all times.

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.

Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such
as scarves or bracelets.

Keep hands, feet, clothing,
and hair away from moving
parts. Never attempt
clear obstructions
objects from a machine
while the engine is running.

Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards
independently of the shaft and can
telescope freely.

Use only service and repair parts made
or approved
manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet strength,
requirements.
away from
to
or
can rotate
by the equipment
design, or safety
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