RG 170.B
SAFETY RULES Read and follow all safety rules and decals on the machine prior to any servicing of the machine.
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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.
Do not start or drive a damaged machine. Before using the machine ensure that any hazardous safety situation has been properly corrected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do not leave the machine until all movement has stopped.
Always keep a safe distance from other machines or obstacles, in order to provide minimum visibility at all times.
Read the SAFETY RULES on the preceding pages for machine protection and the safety of employees
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