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SAFETY The above Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! It stresses an attitude of ‘‘Heads Up for Safety’’ and can be found throughout this Operator’s Manual and on the machine itself. BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Our Company ALWAYS takes the operator and his/her safety into consideration when designing its machinery and guards exposed moving parts for his/her protection. However, some areas can NOT be guarded or shielded in order to assure proper operation. In addition, this Operator’s Manual and Decals on the machine, warn of further danger and should be read and observed closely.
DANGER ‘‘DANGER’’ indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING ‘‘WARNING’’ indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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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MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit: 1.
Disengage the tractor PTO.
2.
Shut off the tractor engine, place transmission in park and/or lock brake pedals to prevent any tractor movement.
3.
Remove the starter switch key and take it with you when leaving the tractor seat.
4.
Wait for all movement to stop and remove the Telescoping PTO Drive and ALL power connections from the tractor.
5.
Turn the Control Box Keyswitch Lock to ”OFF”, remove the Key and take it with you.
ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the above procedure, could lead to death or serious bodily injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY REMINDERS Forage Harvesters are designed and intended to ONLY be used with a mounted GEHL Company Attachment. The GEHL Company will NOT be responsible for operator safety if Harvester is used without a properly mounted GEHL Attachment. Some photographs, used in this manual, may show Doors, Guards and Shields open or removed for illustration purposes ONLY. BE SURE that all Doors, Guards and Shields are in their proper operating positions BEFORE starting the tractor engine to operate the unit. To ensure continued safe operation, replace damaged or worn-out parts with genuine Gehl service parts, BEFORE attempting to operate this equipment. BE SURE to review and comply with ALL Safety recommendations set forth in the tractor operator’s manuals. This Harvester is NOT intended to be used as a stationary unit.
