MacDon PW7 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 9)

SECTION 2 SAFETY
Form 169149 Revision E 3
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
All operators must:
 Be instructed in the safe and proper use
of this machine and understand all safety
signs and instructions in this manual.
 Carefully read all safety messages in this
manual and on your machine.
 Keep all safety signs in good condition.
Replace when necessary.
 Use and maintain all safety lights and
devices.
 Wear necessary protective clothing when
operating or servicing machinery.
 Be prepared for emergencies by keeping
a first aid kit and emergency numbers
easily accessible.
 Have authorized personnel repair/replace
any damaged or deteriorated parts
immediately to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
 Find a spacious, clear, and level surface
to perform any maintenance or
adjustments.
 Always shut-off machinery before
performing any adjustments or service.
 Never remove obstructions from running
machinery.
 Never operate machinery without all
shields in place.
 Never engage pickup drive with people
near machine.
 Review safety instructions annually.
 Modifications to the machine not
approved by MacDon Industries Ltd.
are not allowed. Unapproved
modifications may affect the safety,
reliability, and durability of the
machine and void warranty.
2.2 SAFETY DURING COMBINE
ATTACHMENT
 Find a spacious, clear, and flat work area.
 Read and understand all installation
procedures. Refer to applicable section
in this manual for reference.
 Check for obstructions on combine,
header, and in work area before starting.
 Lower header and pickup to ground or
engage feeder safety locks, shut off
combine, remove key and wait until all
moving parts have stopped before
working around header/combine.
 Take extreme care when working around
hydraulic lines. Hydraulic fluid under
high pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious tissue damage. Seek
immediate medical attention if skin
penetration occurs.
 At all times keep body parts away from
the pickup & header when moving.