N.B. Throughout this manual important safety information is indicated by these symbols in the margin:
A prohibition should be observed under all circumstances.
A warning indicates a hazard that could cause death or injury if the warning is ignored.
A caution indicates a hazard that may cause damage to property if the caution is ignored.
SAFETY - General
This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace
local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but may be superseded by later regulations.
Duncan Ag has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at all times in the vicinity of the machine.
Owners are advised to keep up to date on safety issues and to communicate these to all users of the machine.
Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH) for further information about general safety aspects. If you have safety concerns specifically related to this machine, contact your dealer immediately.
Operator Safety
Read this manual carefully before operating new equipment. Learn how to use this machine safely.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment before using it.
Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this manual and on the machine itself. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to the machine.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs on the machine and ensure that these remain clearly visible.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone who operates, adjusts, lubricates, maintains, cleans or uses the machine in any way has had suitable instruction and is familiar with the information in this manual (particularly with regard to safety aspects).
Operators and other users of the machine should be aware of potential hazards and operating limitations.
Be Prepared for Emergencies
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance, hospital and fire department near your telephone.
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