Parking safely, Operating machine safely, Operating cultivator safely – John Deere OMM147682 B2 User Manual
Page 6: Before you remove or install the cultivator, Before you back up, Safety
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SAFETY
shields when operating the machine.
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Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing;
wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
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Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing
the machine. Safe servicing requires your full attention.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Disengage Power Take-Off (PTO).
3. Lower attachments to the ground.
4. Lock the park brake.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the key.
7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you
leave the operator’s seat.
8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the
spark plug wire (for gasoline engines) before servicing the
machine.
Operating Machine Safely
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Check machine brake action before you operate. Adjust
or service brakes as necessary.
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Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware
is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition
and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.
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Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine
properly maintained and in good working order.
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Keep children away from working area.
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Do not leave machine unattended when it is running.
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Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
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Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on
attachment or machine.
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Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
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Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.
Operating Cultivator Safely
Read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual,
in the Operator’s Manual for the machine and on the safety
signs on the equipment before starting.
Before you remove or install the cultivator:
1. Stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Stop the engine.
Before you back up:
1. Stop the machine.
2. Look behind the machine for children.