Follow A Safety Program
Protect Yourself
Wear personal protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields.
You may also need:
—Hard hat
—Safety shoes
—Safety goggles or face shield
—Heavy gloves
—Hearing protection
—Reflective clothing
—Wet weather gear
—Respirator or filter mask
Wear whatever is
WARNING! Prevent death or serious injury from
entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing or accessories. Tie up long hair. Stay away from all rotating components when the engine is running. Contact, wrapping or entanglement with rotating or moving parts could result in death or serious injury.
Avoid
Entanglement
Follow A Safety Program
—Read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s written instructions found in the operator’s manual(s) and safety signs on mower and tractor.
—Have operational training with mower and tractor.
—Take advantage of training programs offered in your area.
—Ask your equipment dealer or supervisor to explain things you do not understand.
—Explain the written instructions in the operator’s manual(s) and safety signs to those users or operators who cannot read.
—Inspect the mower and tractor daily before operating. Ensure all guards are in place and the equipment is operating properly.
—Never smoke while operating. Never fill the fuel tank with the engine running or near an open flame.
—Make sure you have adequate visibility and sufficient lighting.
—Know the pinch points and rotating parts. Awareness on your part can prevent accidents.
—Never attempt to operate the controls except from the operator’s seat. Improperly controlled functions could produce unexpected machine movement and result in serious injury or death.
—Shut down the mower and tractor before dismounting. (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices.)
Read, Understand
and Follow Manuals
and Safety Signs
Avoid
Rotating Parts
Know and
Avoid Pinch
Points
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