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WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES
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 ca-
pable of the safe operation of the unit, its
attachments and all controls.
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n Do not allow children or unqualified individu-
als to operate equipment.
PREPARATION
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n 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.
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n 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.
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n Ensure attachments are properly mounted,
adjusted 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 acces-
sories 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 op-
erator, 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 is extremely flam-
mable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline 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 gasoline
that spills.
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n Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is ¼" to ½"
(6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler
neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
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n Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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n Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
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n Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
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n Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets
CAUTION
Rev. 06-08
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