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SAFETY
SAFETY GUIDELINES
At Tarter, we care about your safety. Most accidents can
be avoided by a few seconds of thought and a careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator,
can avoid many accidents by observing the following
precautions and insist those working with you follow them
too.
If you need assistance or a replacement manual and
safety decals, go to tarterusa.com or call 1-800-RED-
GATE.
PLEASE READ YOUR TRACTOR/AUV/UTV (POWER
UNIT) MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING
YOUR TARTER IMPLEMENT.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or
illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with
a safety shield removed. However, a Tarter implement
should never be operated in this condition. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for
repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
Replace any safety decal that is illegible or missing.
Location of such safety decals are indicated in this
manual.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder
alertness or coordination while operating the power
unit or the Tarter implement. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
Under no circumstances should children under the age
of 18 be allowed to operate the power unit or the Tarter
implement. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble
the Tarter implement until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of the
safety precautions and how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
This Tarter implement can be dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should
be a responsible, properly trained and physically able
person familiar with farm machinery and trained in this
Tarter implement’s operations.
Always use a power unit equipped with a Roll Over
Protective System and seat belts(ROPS). Keep your seat
belt securely fastened because falling off can result in
your death from being run over or crushed. Always keep
a foldable ROPS system in the “locked up” position at all
times.
Never exceed the limits of any piece of machinery,
whether the power unit of the Tarter implement. If its
ability to perform a job safely is in question DO NOT TRY
I T.
Do not modify the Tarter implement in any way.
Unauthorized modification could result in serious injury
or death and may impair the function and life of the
implement.
In addition to the design of this implement, including
safety signs and safety equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Tarter implement. Refer also to
safety messages and operation instruction in each of
the appropriate sections of the power unit and Tarter
implement manuals. Heed the safety signs affixed to both
the power unit and Tarter implement.
Follow all safety rules and safety decal information.
Your Tarter implement is attached to a power unit. You
must know the controls of your power unit and how to
stop the engine and implement quickly in an emergency.
All operators must be capable to safely operate the power
unit, its attachments, and all controls.
PREPARATION
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid
getting caught in any moving part. Wear sturdy, rough-
soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes,
hair, hands, ears, and head. Wear respirator or filter mask
when appropriate.
Before using the Tarter implement, check all driveline
guards for damage and replace any damaged guards.
Make sure all guards rotate freely on all drivelines. Inspect
chain or rubber guards before each use and replace any
that are damaged.
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications unless
instructed otherwise in this manual.
DANGER: Failure to follow instructions or
safety rules can result in serious injury or
death.
DANGER: DO NOT allow anyone to operate
the power unit or the Tarter implement
without proper instruction.
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