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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALERTo keep your implement runningefficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly
and followthese directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of
Contents clearlyidentifies each section where you can easily find the informationyou
need.
The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes
these minimum safety requirementsof tractor operators:
REQUIREDOF THE OWNER:
1. Provide a Roll-Over-Protective Structure thatm eets therequirements of
thisStandard; and
2. Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this
Standardand SAE J4C; and
3. Ensure that each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving;
and
4. Ensure that each employee tightens the Seatbelt sufficientlyto confine the
employee to theprotected area provided by the ROPS.
REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR
1. Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractorhas a RO PS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches,em bankments,
and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or
muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
5. Watch where you are going especially at row ends, on roads, and around
trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly no jerky turns, starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor
manufacturer.
9. When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if
available.
Keep children away from danger all day, every day...
Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS)
and keep all machinery guards in place...
Please work, drive, play and live each day with care
and concern for your safety and that of your family
and fellow citi
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ens
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