Ashland I-200TS4 ver 0612 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Guidelines
Safety Signal Words: Please note the use of signal words such as DANGER, WARNING,
and CAUTION paired with the safety messages on your scraper. The appropriate signal
word for each safety message has been selected using the following guidelines:
Operator safety is a main concern in designing and developing equipment. Designers
and manufacturers include as many safety features as possible. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been prevented by extra thought and a more
careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the precautions listed here. To avoid personal injury, study the following
precautions and insist that those working with you or for you follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, or instruction safety decals that are not
readable or are missing. The location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review these safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation.
Operators should be responsible adults familiar with machinery and trained in the
equipment’s operations. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until
they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of safety
precautions and of how the scraper works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System
(ROPS). Do not paint over, remove, or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your
equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question - DON’T TRY IT.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations --
typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury. For example, hazards that are exposed when guards are
removed. This signal word may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. This signal word may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.