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Safety Section 1-2
SAFETY
RBF-19C 07-04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufac-
turer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of
your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this
manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and
bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before assem-
bling, operating or servicing this implement. This equipment should only be operated by those
persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do
so safely and responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal
Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible
injury faced when operating this equipment..
CAUTION! The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury. Decals
located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
WARNING! Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
DANGER! Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White. (SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent
serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety
Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is
taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
General Safety Instructions and Practices