1SAFE OPERATION
SAFE OPERATION
Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read and understand this section carefully before operation.
All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this and other related manuals before operation of the
machine or any implement attached to it. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
1. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read,
understand and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to start and operate the machine.
2. Pay special attention to the safety labels on the
machine and mower.
3. KUBOTA recommends the use of a Roll Over
Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost
all applications. This combination will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death, should the machine be
upset.
The machine is equipped with a foldable ROPS, which
may be temporarily folded down only when absolutely
necessary for areas with height constraints.
(There is no operator protection provided by the ROPS
in the folded position. For operator safety the ROPS
should be placed in the upright and locked position
and the seat belt fastened for all other operations.)
If the ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason,
make sure that all parts are reinstalled correctly before
operating the machine.
Never modify or repair a ROPS because welding,
bending, drilling, grinding, or cutting may weaken the
structure.
A damaged ROPS structure must be replaced, not
repaired or revised.
If any structural member of the ROPS is damaged,
replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTA
Dealer.
4. Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is upright. Do
not use the seat belt without a ROPS being upright.
Check the seat belt regularly and replace if frayed or
damaged.
5. The exhaust gas from the muffler is very hot. To
prevent fire, do not expose dry grass, mowed grass, oil
or any other combustible materials to exhaust gas.
Use a spark arrester where required. Also keep the
engine and muffler clean all the time. Replace the
muffler if it has a fault.
6. Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing. It may catch
on moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of
accident. Safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing
protection, gloves, dust mask, etc. are recommended.
7. Do not wear radio or music headphones while
operating the machine.
Safe operation requires your full attention.
8. Carefully check the vicinity before operating machine
or any implement attached to it. Clear the work area of
objects (wires, rocks, etc.) that might be picked up and
thrown. Check for overhead clearance which may
interfere with a ROPS.
9. Do not operate machine or any implement attached to
it while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other
substances or while fatigued.
10.Check brakes, and other mechanical parts for faulty
adjustment and wear. Replace worn or damaged parts
promptly. Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts
regularly. (For further details, see "MAINTENANCE"
section.)
1. BEFORE OPERATING
(1) ROPS
(2) Seat belt
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