I. SAFETY/DECALS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Most accidents occur as the result of failure to follow simple and fundamental safety rules. For this reason, most accidents can be prevented by recognizing the real cause and doing something about it before the accident occurs.

Many conditions cannot be completely safeguarded against without interfering with efficient operation and/or reasonable accessibility.

Therefore, you must study this Operator’s Manual and learn how to use the detasseler controls for safe operation. Likewise, do not let anyone operate without instruction. Do not make modifications such as weldments, add-ons, adaptations, or changes from the original design of detasseler. Such changes and/or modifications may become safety hazards to you and to others and will void all warranties.

Driving

• Before moving the detasseler, make sure no persons or obstructions are in the path of travel.

• Do not permit passengers on the detasseler when it is moving; they may fall off or obstruct the operator’s view.

• Never drive near ditches, embankments, holes, mounds, or other obstacles.

• Never drive on hills too steep for safe operation.

• Always drive at a reasonable field speed.

• Reduce the detasseler’s speed before turning.

• Come to a complete stop before reversing direction.

• Pull over to the side of road before stopping.

• Use the flashing/hazard warning lights when tr aveling on public roads, day or night, unless prohibited by local law.

• Make sure the SMV emblem is in place and visible from the rear when traveling on public roads.