MacDon CA20 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 6)

SAFETY
Form 169009 4 Model Year - 2009
2 SAFETY
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual and on safety signs on the
machine.
This symbol means:
• ATTENTION!
• BECOME ALERT!
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Carefully read and follow the safety message
accompanying this symbol.
WHY IS SAFETY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
• ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL
• ACCIDENTS COST
• ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION with safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using the
following guidelines:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. It is also used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It is also used as a
reminder of good safety practices.
2.3 SAFETY SIGNS
• The safety signs appear on the machine at
the locations shown in the header
operator’s manual.
• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or
become illegible.
• If original parts on which a safety sign was
installed are replaced, be sure the repair
part also bears the current safety sign.
• Safety signs are available from your Dealer .
2.3.1 SAFETY SIGN INSTALLATION
a. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
b. Decide on the exact location before you remove
the decal backing paper.
c. Remove the smaller portion of the split backing
paper.
d. Place the sign in position and slowly peel back
the remaining paper, smoothing the sign as it is
applied.
e. Small air pockets can be smoothed out or
pricked with a pin.