Land Pride PR2572, PR2596 Prepare for Emergencies, Wear Protective Equipment, Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard, Tire Safety

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Important Safety Information
6/06/06 PR2572 & PR2596 Powered Rakes 314-132M
Land Pride Table of Contents
Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Protectiveclothing and equipment
should be worn.
▲Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲Escapingfluid under pressure can
penetratethe skin causing serious
injury.
▲Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOTBODY PARTS,to
check for suspected leaks.
▲Wearprotective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Tire Safety
▲Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.