SK800 Operator’s Manual Prepare - 25 Prepare Operator Prepare Operator p Jobsite hazards. Exposure can cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain appropriate safety equipment. To help avoid injury: Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety eye wear, foot protection, hearing protection, and gloves (except when near rotating equipment). Remove jewelry. Wear close-fitting, high visibility clothing. Have other personal protective equipment, such as insulated boots and gloves, breathing protection, and face shield, etc. available for use depending on jobsite hazards or requirements.
Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. Plan for emergency services. Have the telephone numbers for local emergency and medical facilities on hand. Check that you will have access to a telephone. Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures, and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins. Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch dealer or at www.ditchwitch.com/safe. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available at www.ditchwitch.com/support. Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right.