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WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES
The designed and tested safety of
this equipment depends on it be-
ing operated within the limitations
as explained in this manual. Read
manual before operating.
TRAINING
• Safety instructions are important! READ
THIS MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY
RULES.
•
Know your equipment’s controls and how
to stop tractor, engine and attachments
quickly in an emergency.
•
To avoid accident or injury, do not allow
anyone to operate this equipment without
proper instruction. Any person who oper-
ates this equipment MUST be instructed
in and capable of the safe operation of the
unit, its attachments and all controls.
•
Do not allow children or unqualifi ed indi-
viduals to operate equipment.
PREPARATION
• Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in mov-
ing parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled work
shoes. Never operate tractor or imple-
ments in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
•
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure. Wear hearing pro-
tection when operating this machine.
• Walk around machine and visually in-
spect for damaged, loose, or missing
components. Do not operate unless all
components are properly mounted, ad-
justed and in good working condition.
•
Ensure attachments are properly mounted,
adjusted and in good operating condition.
•
Make sure driveline spring-activated lock-
ing collar slides freely and is seated fi rmly
in the tractor PTO groove.
• Ensure OPS is in good condition and in-
stalled properly. Never modify OPS with
holes, notches or welding. If OPS is dam-
aged, it must be replaced.
• Check brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Ensure all safety switches function prop-
erly. See Operation section for details.
•
Remove accumulated debris from attach-
ment and tractor to avoid fi re hazard.
•
Ensure all safety shielding is in good con-
dition and properly installed.
• Ensure either the discharge shield, restric-
tion plate, or complete vacuum attachment
is installed.
•
Ensure all safety decals are installed and
in good condition.
•
Use correct counterweights when certain
attachments are installed (see specifi c ac-
cessory installation instructions).
•
Inspect area to be cut removing stones,
branches and other debris that might be
thrown causing injury or damage.
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what ac-
cessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job.
• Low-hanging branches and similar obsta-
cles 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.
•
Never permit any person, other than the
operator, to ride or board the tractor or
implements at any time.
•
Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.
FUEL HANDLING SAFETY
• In certain conditions, gasoline, ethanol,
diesel and other types of fuel are extreme-
ly fl ammable and highly explosive. A fi re
or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.
• Do not remove the fuel cap if the engine
or fuel tank is hot. Allow several minutes
to cool.
• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release any
pressure from the fuel tank.
• Do not fi ll the fuel tank completely full. Add
CAUTION
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