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WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES
CAUTION
Rev. 10-08
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
• 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 any-
one to operate this equipment without proper
instruction. Any person who operates this
equipment MUST be instructed in and ca-
pable of the safe operation of the unit, its
attachments and all controls.
• Do not allow children or unqualified individu-
als to operate equipment.
PREPARATION
• Always wear relatively tight and belted cloth-
ing to avoid entanglement in moving parts.
Wear sturdy, rough soled work shoes. Never
operate tractor or implements 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 ex-
posure. Wear hearing protection when
operating this machine.
• Ensure attachments are properly mounted,
adjusted and in good operating condition.
• Make sure driveline spring-activated locking
collar slides freely and is seated firmly in the
tractor PTO groove.
• Check brake action before you operate. Ad-
just or service brakes as necessary.
• Ensure all safety switches function properly.
See Operation section for details.
• Remove accumulated debris from attachment
and tractor to avoid fire hazard.
• Ensure all safety shielding is in good condition
and properly installed.
• Ensure either the discharge shield, restriction
plate, or complete vacuum attachment is in-
stalled.
• Ensure all safety decals are installed and in
good condition.
• Use correct counterweights when certain at-
tachments are installed (see specific
accessory 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 acces-
sories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job.
• Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles
can injure the operator or interfere with mow-
ing operation. Before mowing, identify
potential obstacles such as low-hanging
branches, and trim or remove those ob-
stacles.
• Never permit any person, other than the op-
erator, to ride or board the tractor or
implements at any time.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
FUEL HANDLING SAFETY
• 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.
• 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 fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the tank until the level is 6 mm to 13 mm be-
low the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
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