Chapter 2
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: “IMPORTANT” is used to draw attention to a procedure that must to be followed to prevent machine damage.
GEHL Company, in cooperation with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), has adopted this safety alert symbol: . This warning symbol, used with a “signal word,” indicates situations or conditions that can cause injury or death if precautions are not followed. The signal words used with the safety alert symbol are: “CAUTION,” “WARNING” and “DANGER,” which indicate the level of risk and severity of hazards. All three levels indicate that safety is involved. Observe the precautions whenever you see the safety alert symbol, no matter which signal word is used.
Replace damaged safety decals and lost or damaged Operator’s Manuals.
Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure Before leaving the machine: 1. Lower the working equipment to the ground and support it securely. 2. Reduce the throttle and turn off the engine. 3. Lock out controls by raising left control console.
The following signal words are used throughout this manual and on decals on the machine to warn of potential hazards:
4. Remove the ignition key and take it with you. Before operating the machine, read and study the following safety information. In addition, be sure that every individual who operates or works with the machine, whether family member or employee, is familiar with these safety precautions.
DANGER “DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Unauthorized Modifications Any modification made to the machine without authorization from GEHL could create a safety hazard, for which the machine owner would be responsible.
WARNING
For safety reasons, use only genuine GEHL parts. For example, using incorrect fasteners could lead to a condition in which the safety of critical assemblies is compromised.
“WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Attachment Precautions Optional kits are available through your dealer. Contact your dealer or GEHL for information on available one-way (single-acting) and two-way (double-acting) piping/valving/auxiliary control kits. Because GEHL cannot anticipate, identify and test all of the attachments owners may wish to install, please contact GEHL for information on approval of attachments, and their compatibility with optional kits.
CAUTION “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. May also alert against unsafe practices.
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