Health & safety – John Deere rhino pd54 User Manual

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2. HEALTH & SAFETY

Safety Precautions

Before using this equipment, study this entire manual

to become familiar with its operation. Do not allow

untrained or unauthorized personnel, especially

children, to operate this equipment. Use only factory

authorized parts for service.

When warning decals are destroyed or missing, contact

the Manufacturer immediately at 1-800-888-9926 for

replacement. For the safety of yourself and others, it is

imperative that the following rules are observed.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

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This notation appears before warnings in the text. It means that

the step which follows must be carried out to avoid the possibility

of personal injury or death. These warnings are intended to help

the technician avoid any potential hazards encountered in the

normal service procedures. We strongly recommend that the

reader takes advantage of the information provided to prevent

personal injury or injury to others.

FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Carefully read all safety messages and decals in this manual

and on your machine safety signs. Keep decals in good

condition. Replace missing or damaged decals. Be sure

new equipment components and repair parts include the

current safety signs. Replacement safety signs and decals

are available through your dealer.

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Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls

properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.

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Keep your machine in proper working condition.

Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the

function and/or safety and affect machine life.

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If you do not understand any part of this manual and need

assistance, contact your dealer.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

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A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is

used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the

most serious hazards.

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DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near

specific hazards. General precautions are listed on

CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to

safety messages in this manual.

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