MacDon 5020 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 8)

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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
The following are general farm safety
precautions that should be part of
your operating procedure for all
types of machinery.
1. 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:
· a hard hat.
· protective shoes with slip resistant soles.
· protective glasses or goggles.
· heavy gloves.
· wet weather gear.
· respirator or filter mask.
· 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.
2. Provide a first-aid
kit for use in case
of emergencies.
3. Keep a fire
extinguisher on the
machine. Be sure
the extinguisher is properly maintained and
be familiar with its proper use.
4. Keep young children away from machinery
at all times.
5. 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.
6. Wear close-fitting clothing
and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such
as scarves or bracelets.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength,
design, or safety requirements.
10. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modifications may impair the function
and/or safety and affect machine life.
11. Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
12. 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.
13. Use adequate light for the job at hand.
14. 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.
15. Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile
material for cleaning purposes. These
materials may be toxic and/or flammable.
16. When storing machinery, cover sharp or
extending components to prevent injury
from accidental contact.
A
B