Safety, Safety precautions, Warning – Yetter 2960-130 Unit Mounted User Manual

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SAFETY


A brief description of signal words that may be used in this manual.

CAUTION: Used as a general reminder of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices.

WARNING: Denotes a specific potential hazard.

DANGER: Denotes the most serious specific potential hazard.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS


You can make your farm a safer place to live and work if you observe the safety precautions given. Study
these precautions carefully and insist that they be followed by those working with you and for you.

Finally, remember this: an accident is usually caused by someone’s carelessness, neglect or oversight.

WARNING

Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion. Always install the transport lock pins and
bracket when transporting for any length of time or on public roadways.

If required to service unit in raised position, be sure to install all transport lock pins and locking bracket.

Be sure the implement is securely locked in the 3-point quick hitch before operating.

Do not allow children to operate this equipment.

Do not allow riders on the tractor or implement.

Use speeds and caution dictated by the terrain being traversed. Do not operate on any slope steep enough
to cause tipping or loss of control.

Be sure all personnel are clear of the immediate area before operating.

Read and understand the operator’s manual and require all other persons who will operate the equipment
to do the same.

In operating on public roadways, where legal, be certain all lighting is operating properly and observe all
traffic laws. Ensure slow moving vehicle emblem on tractor is visible.

Maximum towing speed is 20 mph when conditions permit.

Beware of increased stopping distances and control effort when operating with implements attached.

Be familiar with all tractor and implement controls and be prepared to stop engine and implements quickly in
an emergency.


CAUTION

Consult your implement and tractor’s operator’s manual for correct and safe operating practices.

Beware of towed implement width and allow safe clearance.

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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