MacDon D65 - Manual (Page 5)

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GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of your
operating procedure for all types of
machinery:
 Protect yourself.
 When assembling, operating and servicing
machinery, wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety devices that COULD
be necessary for the job at hand. Don't
take chances. You may need:
o hard hat
o protective shoes with slip resistant
soles
o protective glasses or goggles
o heavy gloves
o wet weather gear
o respirator or filter mask
o hearing protection
Be aware that prolonged exposure
to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
Wearing a suitable hearing
protective device such as ear
muffs (A) or ear plugs (B) protects
against objectionable or loud
noises.
 Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of
emergencies.
 Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine.
Be sure the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its
proper use.
 Keep young children away from machinery
at all times.
 Be aware that accidents often happen
when the Operator is tired, or in a hurry to
get finished. Take the time to consider the
safest way. Never ignore warning signs of
fatigue.
 Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such
as scarves or bracelets.
 Keep hands, feet, clothing
and hair away from moving
parts. Never attempt to
clear obstructions or
objects from a machine
while the engine is running.
 Keep all shields in place. Never alter or
remove safety equipment. Make sure
driveline guards can rotate independently
of the shaft and can telescope freely.
 Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
 Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
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B