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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s
Responsibility
Safety Alert Symbol
This symbol with a warning statement means:
“Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!” Carefully
read the message that follows.
DANGER
The signal word DANGER on machine signs and in
the manuals indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
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D-1002
WARNING
The signal word WARNING on the machine and in the
manuals indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
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W-2044
IMPORTANT
This notice identifies procedures which must be
followed to avoid damage to the machine.
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I-2019
The machine and attachment must be in good operating
condition before use.
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
For an operator to be qualified, he or she must not use
drugs or alcoholic drinks which impair alertness or
coordination while working. An operator who is taking
prescription drugs must get medical advice to determine
if he or she can safely operate a machine.
Use Safety Rules
•
Read and follow instructions in the machine and the
attachment’s Operation & Maintenance Manual
before operating.
•
Check for underground lines before operating
attachment (if applicable).
•
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of equipment.
•
Check that the attachment is securely fastened to
the machine.
•
Make sure all the machine controls are in the neutral
position before starting the machine.
•
Operate the attachment only from the operator’s
position.
•
Operate the attachment according to the Operation
& Maintenance Manual.
•
When learning to operate the attachment, do it at a
slow rate in an area clear of bystanders.
•
DO NOT permit personnel to be in the work area
when operating the machine and attachment.
•
The attachment must be used ONLY on approved
machines. Visit igniteattachments.com for an
updated list of approved attachments for each
machine model.
•
DO NOT modify equipment or add attachments that
are not approved by the manufacturer.
•
DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on the
machine or attachment while the engine is running.
•
Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if
damaged.
Call Before You Dig
P200081
Dial 811 (USA Only)
Dial 1-888-258-0808 (USA & Canada)
When you call, you will be directed to a location in your
state / province / city for information about buried lines
(telephone, cable TV, water, sewer, gas, etc.).
