ARENA-VATOR - Gearmore, Inc.

2.6 OPERATING SAFETYPlease remember it is important that you read andheed the safety signs on the Arena-Vator. Clean orreplace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly readand understood. They are there for your safety, aswell as the safety of others. The safe use of thismachine is strictly up to you, the operator.All things with moving parts are potentiallyhazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,safe-minded operator who recognizes potentialhazards and follows reasonable safety practices. Themanufacturer has designed this Arena-Vator to beused with all its safety equipment properly attachedto minimize the chance of accidents. Study thismanual to make sure you have all safety equipmentattached.If a safety shield or guard is removed for any reason,it must be replaced before the machine is againoperated.When the use of hand tools is required to perform anypart of assembly, installation, adjustment,maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving, be surethe tools used are designed and recommended by thetool manufacturer for that specific task.Personal protection equipment including hard hat,safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves arerecommended during assembly, installation,operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing,removal, or moving. Do not allow long hair, loosefitting clothing, or jewelry to be around movingparts.Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldycomponents during assembly, installation, removal,or moving.Never place any part of your body where it would bein danger if movement should occur duringassembly, installation, operation, maintaining,repairing, removal, or moving.Never place yourself between the tractor andmachine while implement is in operation.Do not walk or work under a raised machine orattachment unless it is securely blocked or held inposition. Do not depend on the tractor hydraulicsystem to hold the machine or attachment in place.A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor. Useextreme care during travel. Slow down on turns andwatch out for bumps. The tractor may need frontcounterweights to counterbalance the weight of themachine.Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs, which canhinder alertness or coordination, while operatingthis equipment. Consult your doctor about operatingthis machine while taking prescription medications.Do not allow riders on the machine or tractor at anytime. There is no safe place for any riders.Before you operate the machine, check over all pins,bolts and connections to be sure all are securely inplace. Replace any damaged or worn partsimmediately.Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with thesafety rules and operation instructions to use thismachine.Never allow children to operate or be around thismachine.Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or swayblocks on the tractor lift arms to keep the machinefrom swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly aspractical for best performance.Clear the work area of objects which might be pickedup and snagged or entangled in the machine.Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing awayfrom all moving and/or rotating parts.7