OPERATION
22
Pre-Starting Checks: Daily
Do the following each day before starting the
engine:
CAUTION:
1. Clear the area of other persons, pets, etc.
Keep children away from machinery. Walk
around the machine to be sure no one is
under, on or close to it.
2. Remove foreign objects from the machine
and surrounding area.
3. Wear close fitting clothing and protective
shoes with slip resistant soles.
As well, carry with you any protective
clothing and personal safety devices that
COULD be necessary through the day.
Consult the chemical manufacturer label
for required clothing to protect against
pesticide poisoning.
You may also need:
- a hard hat
- protective glasses or goggles
- unlined gloves made of rubber,
polyethylene, or neoprene
- respirator or filter mask
- wet weather gear
4. Protect against noise. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such as ear
muffs or ear plugs to protect against
objectionable or uncomfortably loud
noises.
5. Check the machine for leaks or any parts
that are loose, missing, broken, or not
working correctly. Use proper procedure
when searching for pressurized fluid leaks.
Refer to the Hydraulic System section in
the Self-Propelled Windrower Operator’s
Manual.
PROTECT YOURSELF
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
