Safety Labels

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

Safety-Alert Symbol

The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.

The operator's manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.

WARNING: RIDERS CAN FALL OFF AND BE KILLED

M117676, MX30448

Picture Note: Two decals, one on each side of cargo box load guard.

· Maximum of one person to a seat

· No riders in box or anywhere else

CAUTION

M149250, MX30447

BEFORE LEAVING VEHICLE:

· Stop engine

· Set park brake

· Remove key

WARNING: YOUNG DRIVERS INCREASE CHANCE OF DEATH

M149250, MX30447

· Young drivers may not be able to control vehicle.

· No drivers younger than 16 years old.

WARNING: ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH

M149257, MX30447

· Read operator's manual.

· Drive very slowly when turning.

· Always use brakes going down a slope. Vehicle can take-off (freewheel) downhill.

· No loads heavier than 400 lbs (180 kg).

· Spread loads evenly. Tie loads down.

· Reduce speed and load on rough or hilly ground.

DANGER

M128699, MX30497

SHIELD EYES

· EXPLOSIVE GASES can cause blindness or injury

NO

· Sparks

· Flames

· Smoking

SULFURIC ACID

· Can cause blindness or severe burns

CAUTION

· Flush eyes immediately with water.

· Get medical help fast.

· Keep out of reach of children.

· Do not tip.

· Keep vent caps tight and level.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY FROM EXPLOSION

VG12191, MX30448

· Do not place gas container inside cargo box bed when filling.

CAUTION: HELP PREVENT INJURY WHEN DUMPING LOADS

NOTE: For machines with cargo box power lift option only.

M78538, MX30450

· Operate dump with machine stationary and parking brake locked: Never dump while moving.

· Operate dump on level ground only.

· Operate dump from operator's seat only.

· Do not place hands behind seat when lowering box.

· Refer to Operator's Manual for correct load distribution.

Emission Control System Certification Label

NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.

The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by John Deere that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in off-road mobile equipment.

Emission Compliance Period

If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found on the certification label.

SAE J2258 and ASME B56.8 Compliance

This vehicle conforms to SAE J2258.

With installation of the optional horn kit, this vehicle conforms to ASME B56.8.

Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.