master safety list

[mroe21877]

A while ago i asked about the decision between a GT and SUBCUT and i received some great info. I have an order in and a BX1860 is on the way. I have been researching tillers and safety 24/7. Need a tiller soon for a large garden plot. Need the safety info too for obvious reasons.

I started in on the safety forum pages and am now 100% freaked out. I was fine reading about rollover issues, unsafe FEL operation... then i saw the hydraulic failure wound thread!!:shocked:

Some time later i came to and realized i really need some sort of master list of safety precautions - something i can keep near the tractor or even on the tractor - the short tips that can lapse from memory and suddenly cause something horrific

wear the seatbelt for instance. I know my number 1 - check hydraulic lines regularly for damage/wear/abrasion and do not use body parts to inspect hydraulic lines EVER.

I have always meant to post something like this in my woodshop as well. Those safety issues are much more ingrained in my mind but like i said i never had a tractor before so i am sure ill also lean a lot.

If you all post them ill compile them.

thanks
Mike

 

[Soundguy]

the same danger from pressurized hyd oil exists for pressurized fuel. Never check yer injector lines on a diesel for a leak with your hand.. use a piece of cardboard.

bad nasty wounds.. possibly life threatening. Besides the wound aspect.. do inspect those hoses... while a hose blowing a few feet away from you may not be life threatoning, it will sure cure your dry skin problem, and rust proof the tractor for quite a while!

soundguy

 

[flusher]

A while ago i asked about the decision between a GT and SUBCUT and i received some great info. I have an order in and a BX1860 is on the way. I have been researching tillers and safety 24/7. Need a tiller soon for a large garden plot. Need the safety info too for obvious reasons.

I started in on the safety forum pages and am now 100% freaked out. I was fine reading about rollover issues, unsafe FEL operation... then i saw the hydraulic failure wound thread!!:shocked:

Some time later i came to and realized i really need some sort of master list of safety precautions - something i can keep near the tractor or even on the tractor - the short tips that can lapse from memory and suddenly cause something horrific

wear the seatbelt for instance. I know my number 1 - check hydraulic lines regularly for damage/wear/abrasion and do not use body parts to inspect hydraulic lines EVER.

I have always meant to post something like this in my woodshop as well. Those safety issues are much more ingrained in my mind but like i said i never had a tractor before so i am sure ill also lean a lot.

If you all post them ill compile them.

thanks
Mike

1st rule-don't start the tractor unless you're in the seat.
My brother emailed me a news clip today about some guy in MO who disregarded this rule and was run over and killed when he started his tractor while standing on the ground.

 

[gwjd]

seat switch if your rotaray cutter can cut a 2 inch tree it can mulch you

not sure how many cuts ahd ut have them but they all should.
would need an over ride funtion for power plant aplications, such as spliters and chippers


also if the ropes is foldable put it up

that eye and ear protection hard hat screens to protect from broken chain or if heavy hoging

 

[RoyJackson]

When your tractor is delivered, it'll have a pretty extensive manual with it. READ THE MANUAL!
The first several pages will deal strictly with the safety aspects of using your machine. Read them and heed them.
After that, use common sense...

 

[Thomas]

Watch out for loose clothing,have good foot wear...if your gut feeling has doubt back off.

 

[Rickstir]

Listen to the tractor. If something sounds wrong, it probably is.
Perform maintenance before and after your work.

 

[kebo]

Be careful dismounting a tractor. By their design, CUT's can have cramped operator stations. If you catch a pant's leg or shoestring loop on a lever/pedal, you can easily land wrong and sprain or break an ankle.

Keep a fire extinguisher close by, or better yet mount one on the tractor somewhere if you can find a spot.

 

[BruceWard]

Seat belt on if you have a ROPS, off if you do not.

 

[Usta]

Common sence and fully understanding the owners manual will avoid most operating safety issues. If it feels unsafe, don't do it.

Not actual safety issues but...
It is a good idea to also look over/under the tractor often and be real familiar with the tractors construction, linkages, hoses and in general mechanically, how it works.
Check for loose nuts and bolts especially during the first 50 or so hours.