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WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES
CAUTION
The designed and tested safety of this
equipment depends on it being
operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual. Read manual
before operating.
TRAINING
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n Safety instructions are important! READ
THIS MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY
RULES.
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n Know your equipment’s controls and how to
stop tractor, engine and attachments quickly in
an emergency.
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n To avoid accident or injury, do not allow any-
one to operate this equipment without proper
instruction. Any person who operates this
equipment MUST be instructed in and capable
of the safe operation of the unit, its attachments
and all controls.
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n Do not allow children or unqualified individuals
to operate equipment.
PREPARATION
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n Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough soled work shoes. Never operate
tractor or implements in bare feet, sandals or
sneakers.
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n This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator ear and can cause hear-
ing loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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n Ensure attachments are properly mounted, ad-
justed and in good operating condition.
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n Make sure driveline spring-activated locking
collar slides freely and is seated firmly in the
tractor PTO groove.
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n Check brake action before you operate. Ad-
just or service brakes as necessary.
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n Ensure all safety switches function properly.
See Operation section for details.
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n Remove accumulated debris from attachment
and tractor to avoid fire hazard.
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n Ensure all safety shielding is in good condition
and properly installed.
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n Ensure either the discharge shield, restriction
plate, or complete vacuum attachment is in-
stalled.
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n Ensure all safety decals are installed and in good
condition.
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n Use correct counterweights when certain at-
tachments are installed (see specific accessory
installation instructions).
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n Inspect area to be cut removing stones,
branches and other debris that might be thrown
causing injury or damage.
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n Evaluate the terrain to determine what accesso-
ries and attachments are needed to properly
and safely perform the job.
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n Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles
can injure the operator or interfere with mowing
operation. Before mowing, identify potential
obstacles such as low-hanging branches, and
trim or remove those obstacles.
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n Never permit any person, other than the opera-
tor, to ride or board the tractor or implements at
any time.
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n Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
FUEL HANDLING SAFETY
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n In certain conditions, gasoline, ethanol, diesel
and other types of fuel are extremely flammable
and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from
fuel can burn you and others and can damage
property.
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n Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that
spills.
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n Do not remove the fuel cap if the engine or fuel
tank is hot. Allow several minutes to cool.
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n Remove the fuel cap slowly to release any pres-
sure from the fuel tank.
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n Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the tank until the level is .25" to .5" (6 mm to
13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows fuel to ex-
pand.
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n Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
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n Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children. Never buy more
than a 30-day supply of fuel.
Rev. 10-08
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