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2.4.1.14 DANGER! Do not weld or repair rotating mower components such as blade carriers and
blades. They may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown from the machine.
2.4.1.15 DANGER! Replace bent, damaged, cracked or broken blades immediately with new blades.
Do not attempt to straighten, weld or weld hard-facing blades to avoid blade failures and throw
broken blades from the machine.
2.4.1.16 CAUTION! Always wear protective gloves when handling blades, knives, cuttings edges or
worn components with sharp edges.
2.4.1.17 CAUTION! Components such as splitter and rotor gearboxes can become hugely hot when in
work. Ensure that the gearbox is sufficiently cool before going anywhere near these
components for maintenance. As a precaution though wear gloves and safety glasses when
servicing these potentially hot items or any other potentially hot item on the machine.
2.4.1.18 DANGER! If the underside of the machine is required to be lifted to be worked on ensure that
the machine is supported with solid stands. Not via an adjustable hydraulic jack or an overhead
crane.
2.4.1.19 DANGER! If the machine is required to be worked on ensure that the ground is level, sturdy and
solid and that the machine is suitably chocked in order to ensure it doesn’t move or fall.
2.4.1.20 DANGER! When folding the machine make sure that personnel are distanced from the machine
to ensure they are not hit by falling components; for example swinging blades.
2.4.1.21 DANGER! Do not run the tractor engine inside. Only run the tractor in open outdoor spaces.
2.4.1.22 DANGER! Engine exhaust fumes and some of their constituents and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. See Section 2.10 with regards to Proposition 65.
2.4.1.23 CAUTION! Ensure maintenance personnel wear suitable PPE clothing when maintaining the
machine to ensure a reduced risk of impact or skin injuries. Frequent or prolonged contact with
hydraulic oil may cause dermatitis and other skin disorders including (more rarely) skin cancer
when not wearing impenetrable gloves. Worn parts may have sharp edges.
Follow the guidance of the lubricant manufacturer with regards to handling oils, solvents,
cleansers and other chemical agents.
2.4.1.24 IMPORTANT: Always replace guards that have been removed for service or maintenance and
ensure they are fit for use, give complete protection and work as intended. If not, replace them
before proceeding to use the machine.
2.4.1.25 CAUTION! If maintenance is required on the machine in a location which is high up and
inaccessible from the ground; use a secure ladder or raised stands.
2.4.1.26 CAUTION! Ensure a good footing by standing on solid, flat surfaces when getting onto the
machine to carry out work.
2.4.1.27 CAUTION! Never use the PTO or PTO guards as a step.
2.4.1.28 IMPORTANT: Comply with the laws in force in the country of installation on the use and
disposal of products used for cleaning and performing maintenance on the machine,
considering the recommendations of the manufacturer and local guidelines on the given
products.
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