Safety Information
Operational Safety Rules
Safety Information 425HD-MD/masterdoc101602 2-7
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side or over rough ground, and when operating close to ditches, fences, or water.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to minimize potential tipping or loss of
control. Use caution when changing directions on slopes.
Be alert for holes in the terrain as well as any other hidden hazard. Always drive
slowly over rough ground.
Disengage the blades, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key
before dismounting the Articulator or making any adjustments.
Stop the Articulator immediately upon striking any obstruction. Disengage the
blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and inspect the
Articulator for any damage. Always repair any damage before resuming operation
of the Articulator.
Never adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport position while the
blades are engaged.
Never engage the blades with the mower deck raised into transport position.
Never place your hands or feet under the Articulator while the engine is running.
Stay well clear of any and all moving parts.
Keep hands and feet away from the blades at all times during operation.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the Articulator unattended: disengage
the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key anytime
you leave the Articulator unattended.
If your Articulator is equipped with headlights and hazard lights, always activate
them whenever crossing or accessing any roadways, driveways, or parking lots.
Watch for oncoming traffic.
Handle fuel with caution - it is explosive! Always use approved fuel containers;
never handle fuel near an open flame; never use fuel as a solvent; never fuel the
Articulator while the engine is running or hot; never fuel the Articulator indoors;
always clean up any spilled fuel; never smoke around fuel.
Do not allow extended running of engine indoors - exhaust fumes are deadly.
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