WORK SAFELY –FOLLOW THESE RULES
A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE
BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN
ACCIDENT.
-Review this entire manual.
-Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may
catch in moving parts.
-Use extreme care when making adjustments.
Shut off machine before making adjustments.
Shut off tractor and put key in your pocket.
-After servicing, be sure all tools, parts, or
servicing equipment are removed from the
machine.
-Keep all safety shields in place.
-Make sure that there is no one near the machine
before operating.
-Be sure that the correct power take-off parts are
used and that, they are properly secured.
-Be sure the tractor power take-off is disengaged
before starting the tractor engine.
-Review all safety decals.
-Securely block unit before working on it.
-When working with flammable materials, be
sure you do not smoke.
DURING OPERATION:
-No one other than the operator should ride on
the tractor.
-Do not attempt to remove any obstructions
while operating the machine. First shut off
tractor and put key in your pocket.
-Always disengage the P.T.O., before
transporting. Do not open any covers and
expose the rotor while they are rotating.
-Shut off tractor engine and be sure to wait until
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before adjusting, cleaning, or lubricating.
-Keep hand, feet, clothing and object away from
moving parts.
-Use extreme care when transporting over
uneven or rough terrain.
-Keep shields in place and in good condition.
-Keep children away from machine in operation.
-Have your fire extinguisher checked at regular
intervals and place it in a position on the unit
where it is readily accessible without reaching
over or around moving parts.
-Crop materials often have an extremely high
rate of flammability, which increases the
possibility of fires. A decrease in the risk can be
attained by, stopping the machine, shutting the
tractor off, and removing the key from the
ignition and placing it in your pocket. Then
proceed to remove accumulations of material
from the tractor, and the machine. Now check
for any parts that may be overheating.
ON-HIGHWAY OPERATION -
TRANSPORTING:
-Check clearance carefully before towing the
machine over bridges and into buildings.
-Always place the machine in the transport
position.
-For daytime and nighttime, accessory light and
devices should be used for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles.
-Comply with your state and local laws
governing highway safety, and with regulation
when moving machinery on a highway.
-Drive at a reasonable speed to maintain
complete control of the machine at all times.
-When transporting on the highway, always use a
safety chain between the towing vehicle and the
machine.
This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this
manual. It means --ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury and read the message that follows
