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• Read operation section of this manual
before attempting to operate this unit.
• Fenders serve as shields, do not oper-
ate without them.
• Keep bystanders away from equipment
while it is in operation.
• Keep children and pets a safe distance
away. Never direct discharge toward
anyone.
• Start engine from operator's seat after
disengaging tractor power takeoff and
placing steering levers into the neutral
swing-out postion.
• Keep hand and feet away from under
mower while engine is running. Stay
clear of all moving parts on tractor and
on all attachments.
• If your tractor is equipped with a RaPS
(Roll Over Protection Structure), you
must wear your seat belt.
• Protect against noise. Wear suitable
hearing protection devices to protect
against objectionable noise.
• Never allow anyone behind tractor or in
front of implements when operating.
• Do not operate in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area
behind you.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
• Ensure all safety decals are installed
and in good condition.
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Use correct counterweights when cer-
tain attachments are installed. (see
specific accessory installation instruc-
tions)
• Inspect area to be cut and remove
stones, branches or other debris that
might be thrown, causing injury or dam-
age.
• 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 artificial
light.
• Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in mov-
ing parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled
work shoes. Never operate tractor or
implements in bare feet, sandals or
sneakers.
• Ensure attachments are properly
mounted, adjusted and in good operat-
ing condition.
• Make sure driveline spring-activated
locking collar slides freely and is seated
firmly in tractor PTa groove.
• Remove accumulated debris from at-
tachment and tractor to avoid fire haz-
ard.
• Ensure all safety shielding is in good
condition and properly installed.
• Ensure either the discharge shield or
complete vacuum attachment is in-
stalled.
PREPARATION
• Safety instructions are important!
READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL
SAFETY RULES.
• Know your 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 with-
out proper instructions. Any person
who operates this equipment MUST be
instructed in and be capable of the safe
operation of the unit, its attachments,
and all controls.
• Do not allow children or unqualified per-
sons to operate equipment.
TRAINING
A
CAUTION The designed and
tested safety of this
equipment depends on
it being operated within
the limitations as ex-
plained in this manual.
Read manual before op-
erating.
WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES
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