SAFETY Safety Features Be sure all guards and covers are in place especially after servicing the machine. Have guards or covers repaired immediately if they are damaged. See “Starting the Engine” on page 2-92. Use safety equipment such as safety locks and seat belt properly. Never remove any safety features. Always keep them in good operating condition. Always secure the machine in a safe position: See “Parking Machine” on page 2-115. Seat belt: See “Inside Operator’s Compartment” on page 1-22. Improper use of safety features could result in serious bodily injury or death. Be sure the machine has the correct equipment required by local rules and regulations.
Personal Protective Equipment If your machine is equipped with safety equipment OSHA law requires this equipment to be used when operating your machine. Avoid loose fitting clothing, jewelry and loose long hair. These can catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, mask or gloves when operating or maintaining the machine. Always wear safety goggles, hard hat and heavy gloves, if your job involves driving pins with a hammer or cleaning the air cleaner element with compressed air. Check to be sure no one is near your work area. Check to be sure all personal protective equipment are in good condition before using.
If you will be subject to loud noise always wear ear protection. Fire and Explosion Prevention Fuel and oil are flammable. Fuel is particularly flammable and can be hazardous. Always observe the following: Keep any open flames, airborne sparks or burning embers away from flammable fluids. Stop the engine and do not smoke when refueling. Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely. Refueling or adding oil should be made in well ventilated areas. Clean up any fluid spills. PC350LL-7E0 1-17