EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
l Safety of the operator and by standards is one of the main concerns in designing and
developing a mower. However, every year accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling
equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following
precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.
l In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment 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.
l Replace any safety sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
l Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that can hinder alertness or coordination
while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine
while taking prescription medications.
l Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed to
work with this equipment. 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 of how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
l This equipment is 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 equipment’s operations. If the elderly
are assisting with farm work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
l Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System and seat belts. (ROPS)
l Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so
safely, is in question- DON’T TRY IT.
l Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification could result in
serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment.
l In addition to the design and the confirmation 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 machine. Refer also to
safety messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the
tractor and mower manuals. Pay close attention to the safety signs affixed to the
tractor and the rotary mower.
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