SAFETY
12/10 Safety Section 1-6
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SAFETY
Do not put hands or feet near the cutter bar. Blade contact can result
in serious injury. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the
mower is securely blocked up.
(SSM-1)
Maintain adequate boat stability to prevent lateral instability and possible tip-over which
could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Add additional ballast and operate at
slow speeds to maintain adequate stability at all times.
(SSM-2W)
The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use.
However, the blades and components could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such
as metal guard rails and concrete structures. Such impact could cause the broken objects
to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage,
serious injury, or even death, never allow the cutting blades or boom to contact such
obstacles.
(SGM-4W)
Extreme care should be taken when operating near fixed obstructions such as underwater
trees, posts or concrete fixtures. Inspect the area before mowing. Any objects that cannot
be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator. Stop mowing
immediately if blades strike a foreign object. Repair all damage and make certain rotor or
blade carrier is balanced before resuming mowing.
(SGM-05W)
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the
operating parts of the mower head. These items could become entangled in the moving
parts of the boom and mower head causing the boat to tip over. Such a situation is
extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even death. Inspect the cutting
area for such objects before mowing. Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the
mower blades or boom to contact such items.
(SGM-06W)
Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the boat and mower. The correct
mowing speed depends on water condition and grass type, density, and height of cut.
Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when
operating on or near obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign objects are to be
avoided.
(SGM-07W)
Do not mow in reverse direction. Never mow an area that you have not inspected and
removed debris or foreign material.
(SGM-08W)
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