Operator Ability

• Machine owners must make sure that operators are responsible, trained, have read the operating instructions and warnings, and know how to operate the machine properly and safely.
• Age, physical ability, and mental capacity can be factors in machine-related injuries. Operators must be mentally and physically capable of accessing the operator station and/or controls, and operating the machine properly and safely.
• Never allow a child or an untrained person to operate the machine. Instruct all operators not to give children a ride on the machine or an attachment.
• Never operate machine when distracted, fatigued, or impaired. Proper machine operation requires the operator’s full attention and awareness.