MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 18)

SAFETY
• Wear close fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.
• 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.
Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment
• 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.
• Do NOT modify the machine. Non-authorized
modifications may impair machine function and/or
safety. It may also shorten the machine’s life.
• Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition before
leaving operator’s seat for any reason. A child or even
a pet could engage an idling machine.
Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment
• Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and
dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be
dangerous when working with electrical equipment.
Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
• Keep work area well lit.
• Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff, on a hot
engine, are a fire hazard. Do NOT allow oil or grease to
accumulate on service platforms, ladders, or controls.
Clean machines before storage.
• Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for
cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
• When storing machinery, cover sharp or extending
components to prevent injury from accidental contact.
Figure 1.7: Safety around Equipment
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