Gearmore ARENA-VATOR III AV3-4, Assembly/Operators/Parts Manual

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2.1     GENERAL SAFETY

YOU

 are responsible for the 

SAFE 

operation and 

maintenance of your Arena-vatorIII. 

YOU

 must en-

sure that you and anyone else who is going to oper-

ate, maintain or work around the Arena-vatorIII be 

familiar with the operating and maintenance proce-

dures and related 

SAFETY

 information contained in 

this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step 

through your working day and alerts you to all good 

safety practices that should be adhered to while op-

erating the Arena-vatorIII.

Remember, 

YOU

 are the key to safety. Good safety 

practices not only protect you, but also the people 

around you. Make these practices a working part of 

your safety program. Be certain that 

EVERYONE 

operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-

mended operating and maintenance procedures and 

follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can 

be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring 

good safety practices.



  Arena-vatorIII owners must give operating  

instructions to operators or employees 

before allowing them to operate the 

machine, and at least annually there

after per OSHA (Occupational Safety and   

Health Administration) regulation  

 1928.57.



  The most important safety feature on this    

equipment is a 

SAFE

 operator. It is the    

operator's responsibility to read and  

 understand 

ALL

 Safety and Operating 

instructions in the manual and to follow    

these. Most accidents can be avoided.



  A person who has not read and under- 

stood all operating and safety instructions   

is not quali

fi

 ed to operate the machine.  

An untrained operator exposes himself  

and bystanders to possible serious injury    

 or 

death.



DO NOT

 modify the equipment in any  

way. Unauthorized modi

fi

 cation may im-   

pair the function and/or safety and could    

affect the life of the equipment.



Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!

1.

Read and understand the    

Operator's Manual and all   

safety signs before operating,  

maintaining adjusting or un- 

plugging the Arena-vatorIII.

2. Have 

a 

fi

 rst-aid kit available 

for use should the need arise  

and know how to use it.

3. Have 

a 

fi

 re extinguisher 

available for use should 

the need arise and know 

how to use it.

4.  Wear appropriate protective   

gear. This list includes but is  

not limited to:

-  A hard hat

 - 

Protective 

shoes

  with slip resistant

  soles

 - 

Protective 

goggles, 

  glasses or face 

  shield

 - 

Heavy 

gloves

 - 

Protective 

clothing

5.  Install and secure all guards  

 before 

starting.

6. 

DO NOT

 allow riders.

7.  Wear suitable ear protection  

for prolonged exposure to ex- 

 cessive 

noise.

8.  Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor 

engine, set park brake, remove ignition 

key and wait for all moving parts to stop 

before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or 

 unplugging.

9.  Clear the area of people, especially small 

children, before starting.

10.  Review safety related items annually 

with all personnel who will be operating 

or maintaining the Arena-vatorIII.