MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 40)

SAFETY
12. MD #166457
a. General hazard pertaining to machine operation
and servicing
b. CAUTION
To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe
machine operation:
• Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety
instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain
one from your Dealer.
• Do not allow untrained persons to operate
the machine.
• Review safety instructions with all
Operators every year.
• Ensure that all safety signs are installed
and legible.
• Make certain everyone is clear of machine
before starting engine and during operation.
• Keep riders off the machine.
• Keep all shields in place and stay clear of
moving parts.
• Disengage header drive, put transmission in
Neutral and wait for all movement to stop before
leaving operator’s position.
• Shut off the engine and remove the key from
ignition before servicing, adjusting, lubricating,
cleaning, or unplugging machine.
• Engage locks to prevent lowering of header or
reel before servicing in the raised position.
• Use slow moving vehicle emblem and flashing
warning lights when operating on roadways
unless prohibited by law.
c. Run-over hazard
d. WARNING
• Machine will move if steering wheel is turned
while engine is running.
• Steering response is opposite to what is
normally expected when backing up. Turn
bottom of steering wheel in direction you want
to go.
• Always move ground speed lever to slow end of
range before shifting high-low speed control.
e. Run-over hazard
f. Stop the engine and remove the key from ignition
before servicing, adjusting, lubricating, cleaning,
or unplugging the machine.
Figure 1.35: MD #166457
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