Reel Disk from McFarlane Mfg. 8 800-627-8569
General Operating Safety
WARNING
Read And Understand Manual
To prevent personal injury or even death, be
sure you read and understand all of the
instructions in this manual and other related OEM
equipment manuals! This equipment is dangerous to
children and persons unfamiliar with its operation.
The operator should be a responsible adult familiar
with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s
operations. Do not allow persons to operate or
assemble this unit until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of the
safety precautions and how it works.
This unit was designed for a specifi c application; DO
NOT modify or use this unit for any application other
than which it was designed.
Units operated improperly or by untrained personnel
can be dangerous!
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Hazard And Information Signs
Replace any missing or hard-to-read decals.
Decal placement and part numbers can be
found in the Nomenclature section of this manual.
Damaged Parts Hazard
Do not use this unit if it is in need of repair.
If you believe the unit has a defect which
could cause damage, injury, or death, you should
immediately stop using the unit.
Fall Hazard
Do not use the unit as a work platform.
Do not stand on top of the unit at any
time. Do not ride on the unit or allow others to ride
on it.
Entanglement Hazard
Do not wear loose fi tting clothing which may
become entangled in moving parts.
STOP
Crush Hazard (Rolling Over)
When disconnecting the unit or leaving
the operator’s seat:
1. Stop the tractor or towing vehicle.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
3. Set the brakes.
4. Make sure wheel cylinder transport locks are
attached.
5. Relieve hydraulic fl uid pressure.
6. If parking the unit, make sure jack stand is
lowered and retaining pin is installed.
Injury Hazard
Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored unit.
WARNING
Impaired Operator Hazard
Do not attempt to operate this unit under
the infl uence of drugs or alcohol. Review
the safety instructions with all users annually.
Personal Protection Equipment
When working around or operating this unit, wear
appropriate personal protective equipment. This list
includes but is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective goggles, glasses, or face shield
• Heavy gloves and protective clothing
Safe Distance
Keep all bystanders, especially children, away
from the unit while in operation.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent injury, use a tractor equipped with a
Roll Over Protective System (ROPS).
Visually Inspect
Visually inspect the unit for any loose bolts,
worn parts, or cracked welds, and make
necessary repairs before using the unit.
Towing Safety
For towing safety information, refer to the Towing section.
Operation Safety
For operating safety information, refer to the Operation
section.
Assembly Safety
For assembly safety information, refer to the separate
Assembly manual.
Maintenance Safety
For maintenance safety information, refer to the
Maintenance section.