SAFETY
DHM7 05/21 Safety Section 1-10
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SAFETY
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and
Practices
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
Disc Mowers rotate at a very high rate of speed (3000 RPM). Vibration due to missing,
broken, or unbalanced components may cause serious imbalance and lead to rapid failure
of components and possible bodily injury from components failure or thrown objects. KEEP
BLADE BOLTS AND DISC ATTACHING BOLTS TIGHTENED AS SPECIFIED IN
OPERATORS MANUAL TO ASSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE ASSEMBLIES.
(SDM-3)
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of the Disc Mower.
REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in hay, grass , and heavy weeds which could
hide foreign objects. Remove all foreign debris before mowing an area. The Blades of this
mower can throw objects if shields are not installed and maintained. Serious injury or even
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator, bystanders, or
passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area.
Stop mowing if anyone is within 50 yards of mower.
(SDM-4)
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard
and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from
the Blades.
(SRM-07)
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor. Turn curves or go
up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements
move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from the front wheels. Make
certain, by adding front ballast, that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels
to prevent rearing up, loss of steering control or Tractor tip-over. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces to prevent loss of steering control which could result in property damage
or possible injury. Do not transport unless 3-Point lift lever is fully raised and in the latched
transport position. Dropping implement in transport can cause serious damage to the
tractor and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator or others to be injured or killed.
(S3PT-02)
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