Know the limitations of the potato harvester as well as your own limitations. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the safety features of the harvester before mounting or attempting any adjustment or repair. The potato harvester can be a dangerous piece of equipment. A hazard is a dangerous object or situation which has the potential for injury. Both a potato harvester and working on a potato harvester fit into the category of a hazard.
Risk is the chance of injury, damage or loss.
Risk of injury increases under unfavorable weather conditions and with improper behavior on the part of those involved with the potato harvest. Do your part and reduce risk to yourself and to others. Be alert, pay attention, and, above all, use common sense. The potato harvester is a powerful and unforgiving machine, not a toy. Safety should be a habit.