SAFETY
Use caution and wear protective gloves when handling sharp objects such as blades, knives, and other cutting edges. Be alert to worn component surfaces which have sharp edges. Sharp surfaces can inflict severe laceration injuries if proper hand protection is not worn.
For your protection while operating or servicing equipment, wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Tie up and protect long hair that could become entangled in machinery. Remove all jewelry including necklaces, rings and watches which can get caught in machinery or on corners or edges of the equipment. Serious injury can result from entanglement with the machinery.
Use extreme care when loading, carrying or handling any agricultural fertilizers, chemicals or biological residue. Follow the manufacturer’s handling instructions and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, safety glasses and respirator when required. If you are using a tractor equipped with a cab, make sure the cab is rated for appropriate environmental exposure. Be safe and always wear proper protection. Short or long term exposure to certain chemicals and materials can result in serious injury or death.
Connecting and Disconnecting Safety Instructions and Practices
Do not stand or allow bystander or coworkers between the Backhoe and the tractor while installing or disconnecting the Backhoe from the tractor. Keep hands and body clear of the Backhoe and the Backhoe mounts. Serious injury or death can result from a person being crushed between the tractor and Backhoe.
Only mount the backhoe on a tractor that is listed on the mounting instructions. Never mount on a tricycle steering front axle. Move the tractor front and rear wheels to the widest spacing and add the recommended rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over. Keep the tractor tires properly inflated. Maintain at least 20% of the total Tractor and Backhoe weight on the front axle. Always wear your seatbelt and make sure the ROPS structure is fully deployed to prevent serious injury or death from the tractor tipping over.
Make sure the Backhoe is properly attached to the tractor and the retaining pins securely lock the Backhoe into position. Improper mounting of the Backhoe onto the tractor can result in the Backhoe falling causing serious injury.
Make sure all tractor and Backhoe guards are in place and properly functioning.
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SAFETY
