EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE
Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will clear
them. When digging, call your local utilities for location of buried utility lines, gas,
water, and sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter.
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST
ALONG WITH OTHER HAZARDOUS DUSTS MAY CAUSE SE-
RIOUS OR FATAL RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
It is recommended to use dust suppression, dust collection and if necessary person-
al protective equipment during the operation of any attachment that may cause high
levels of dust.
WARNING! REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING
Hazardous fumes/dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering
or using a torch. Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area and dispose of paint
and solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or heating.
When sanding or grinding paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear an approved respira-
tor. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before
welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other ammable material
from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating.
WARNING! END OF LIFE DISPOSAL
At the completion of the useful life of the unit, drain all uids and dismantle by sepa-
rating the different materials (rubber, steel, plastic, etc.). Follow all federal, state and
local regulations for recycling and disposal of the uid and components.
OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT
• Block off work area from bystanders, livestock, etc. Flying debris can cause
severe injury or death. The brush cutter is capable of producing large amounts of
ying debris in all directions.
• Let others know when and where you will be working. Make sure no one is be-
hind the equipment or for several hundred feet in any direction around the equip-
ment when in operation. Never allow anyone to approach the brush cutter when
in operation.
• Do not raise the attachment when the blades are rotating.
• Do NOT operate without a shatterproof (demolition) cab door or front shield in-
stalled on the prime mover.
• Operate only from the operator’s station.
• Do not exceed rated operating capacity of prime mover.
•Be sure all covers, front deector chains and lift limiting chain(s) are properly
installed before operating unit.
• When mounted onto a loader, do not operate the brush cutter with the back of
the attachment over 12” above the ground.
• Do not lift loads in excess of the capacity of the prime mover. Lifting capacity
decreases as the loader is moved further away from the unit.
• Never try to board or exit equipment while it is running.
• Test all controls before you begin operation.
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