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S y m b o l o g y S y m b o l o g y
Read and follow all safety instructions containing the words WARNING WARNING and DANGER DANGER. STUDY THE OPERATOR'S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO STARTING STUDY THE OPERATOR'S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO STARTING A N D O P E R A T I N G T H E M A C H I N E , W H E N C A R R Y I N G O U T A N Y M A I N T E N A N C E O R S E R V I C E A N D O P E R A T I N G T H E M A C H I N E , W H E N C A R R Y I N G O U T A N Y M A I N T E N A N C E O R S E R V I C E W O R K A N D R E F U E L I N G . W O R K A N D R E F U E L I N G .
The safety symbols on the machine have been color coded in yellow with black borders and text to give a WARNING; and red with white borders and text for locations representing DANGER.
THE MAJORITY OF WORK ACCIDENTS OCCUR DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE SIMPLEST SAFETY RULES. ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY TAKING PROPER MEASURES BEFORE ACCIDENTS OCCUR. NO PROTECTION DEVICE OR SYSTEM, NO MATTER HOW BEST DESIGNED, CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS. REMEMBER: MORE EFFICIENT THAN CAUTION REMEMBER: MORE EFFICIENT THAN CAUTION IS YOUR ATTENTION TO THE MACHINE!
SAFETY
Read and follow all safety rules and decals on the machine prior to any servicing of the machine.
Do not carry rings, wrist watches, jewelry, loose clothing such as ties, torn clothes, neck scarfs, unbottoned or zippered shirts or sweaters that may get caught in rotating parts. Use of helmets, slip proof shoes, safety gloves, ear mufflers, safety goggles, etc., is recommended.
Keep all hand rails, ladders and steps clean and free from any foreign objects, oil, grease or mud to keep the chance of slipping or stumbling to a minimum.
Do not jump on or off the machine.
Always keep both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the ladders and grab handles. Do not use controls or hoses as a handhold: these parts are movable and do not provide a steady support; also, inadvertent movement of a control may cause inadvertent movement of the machine or the implement.
Do not operate the unit or use any implements from any position other than the seated operating position.
Under all circumstances, always keep your head, body, members, hands and feet in the driving position to keep the risk of being exposed to external hazards to a minimum.
Do not leave the machine until all movement has stopped. STARTING
Do not start or drive a damaged machine. Before using the machine ensure that any hazardous safety situation has been properly corrected. Test brakes, steering and implement controls prior to starting the machine. Advise service people of any operating malfunction.
Check, adjust or lock seat in position to provide maximum operating comfort. Prior to driving the machine or engaging any implements or attachments, ensure no one is within the machine's radius of operation. Before climbing onto the machine, take an inspection walk around the machine. Observe all signage provided by flags, posters or signs. Due to the presence of flammable fluids in the machine, do not check or fill the fuel tank and batteries adjacent to excessive heat, open flame or sparks.
OPERATION
Never operate the machine in closed spaces, unless there is an efficient system of aspiration of the exhaust gases.
Do not use the machine to transport objects, unless an appropriate arrangement for this purpose is provided.
Do not transport people on the machine, unless an appropriate arrangement has been developed specifically for this purpose.
Try to know and become familiar with all machine outlet alternatives, so you can use them in an emergency.
Do not try to get on or off the machine while it is moving.
During operation, always look in the direction of machine travel. Keep alert to the presence of people, particularly children. If anyone comes within the machine´s operating range, stop machine immediately.
Always keep a safe distance from other machines or obstacles, in order to provide minimum visibility at all times.
