Instructions / Assembly

Safety - 1
SAFETY
Safety
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed
in important areas on your machine to draw attention to
potential safety hazards.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert
symbol, (
c). DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-
alert symbol, (
c).
WARNING
Operate Safely
• Know your controls and how to stop quickly. Read your
machine Operator’s Manual.
• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
• To avoid possible personal injury and/or equipment
damage, never exceed the recommended operating speed
range of 5 to 8 km/hr (3 to 5 mph).
• DO NOT attempt to disconnect attachment from tractor
with weight or spreading material remaining in the
attachment.
• Tines and plugging spoons have extremely sharp points.
Wear gloves and handle with care.
• Store attachment with tines against wall or floor to avoid
accidental contact.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Only tow your attachment behind machines for which it
was designed. See your John Deere dealer for product
information.
• Check vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or
service brakes as necessary.
• Inspect machine and attachment before you operate. Be
sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly
worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in
good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary
adjustments before you operate.
• Clear work area of objects that might be thrown or
struck. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• If you hit an object, stop and inspect machine and
attachment. Make repairs before you operate. Keep
machine and attachment properly maintained and in good
working order.
• DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.
• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
• DO NOT let anyone, especially children, stand or ride on
machine or attachment.
To avoid injury, read operator’s manual. Never carry
riders. Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.