Modern AG Bale Spear - Manual (Page 2)

2 - Bale Spears & Carrier
The SafETY alERT SYMBOl indicates
that there is a potential hazard to personal safe-
ty involved and extra safety precautions must be
taken. When you see this symbol on your ma-
chine or in this manual, be alert and carefully
read the message that follows it.
DaNGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is lim-
ited to the most extreme situations.
WaRNiNG: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CaUTiON: Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
iMPORTaNT SafETY iNfORMaTiON!
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the
manual for your tractor, before assembly or op-
erating, to acquaint yourself with the machines.
It is the implement owner’s responsibility, if this
machine is used by any person other than your-
self, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the
operator, prior to operating: 1. Reads and under-
stands the operator’s manuals. 2. Is instructed in
safe and proper use.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain
hazards which cannot be protected against by
mechanical means or product design. All opera-
tors of this equipment must read and understand
this entire manual, paying particular attention to
safety and operating instructions, prior to using.
If there is something in this manual you do not
understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer,
to explain it to you.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain
hazards which cannot be protected against by
mechanical means or product design. All opera-
tors of this equipment must read and understand
this entire manual, paying particular attention to
safety and operating instructions, prior to using.
If there is something in this manual you do not
understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer,
to explain it to you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or
carelessness. keep all helpers and bystanders
at a safe distance. RememBeR FaLLInG BaLeS
CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
always insert spears into the bale securely. Fail-
ure to insert spears into bale can allow bale to
roll in an uncontrolled direction.
Do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight
limitations of the implement.
Operate the hydraulic controls smoothly, avoid-
ing jerky operation.
Carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to
the ground.
Never use the tractor or implement to stop a
rolling bale.
Only use a tractor equipped with a ROpS cab or
rollover protective structure.
When stacking bales, aLWaYS maKe SuRe
BALES ARE pLACED SO THE STACk IS STABLE.
always load rear of tractor first and unload last
when using a front loader.
Beware of lift clearance when raising loader or
implement to maximum height.
keep alert and watch the rear as well as the front
when working with attached implements.
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SafETY SECTiON
OPERaTiON ! !