2. SAFETY
CAUTION 
SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ.
WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL!
IT POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS ATTENTION - “BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
It is recommended that you review the entire contents of this manual, paying particular attention to items preceded by this symbol.
FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY!
Operator Qualifications
Operation of this farmstead equipment shall be limited to competent and experienced persons. In addition, anyone who will operate or work around power equipment must use good common sense. In order to be qualified, he must also know and meet all other requirements, such as:
1.Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. This includes farmstead equipment. It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation.
2.Current O.S.H.A. regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be involved”.*
3.Unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area. The “Work Area” is defined as any area within the grain drying and storage complex where this equipment is installed.
4.A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine.
*Federal Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Agriculture Subpart D, Section 1928.57 (a) (6).
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