
•Read the operation manual.
•Read the engine manufacturer's owner manual.
•Explain this material to any operator or mechanic
who cannot read English.
•Contact your factory representative for
clarification if any portion of this material is
unclear.
•Adhere to the warnings and instructions depicted
in the safety decals on the machines.
•Replace any missing or damaged labels.
•Keep warning labels and this operator's manual
legible and intact.
•Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
•Know how to stop the engine and attachments
quickly in an emergency.
•Do not operate or allow another person to
operate this machine if there are any questions
about safety.
•Train all operators and mechanics; the owner is
responsible for training the users and for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.
•Never attempt to use a machine that is damaged
or has unauthorized modifications.
•Wear appropriate clothing, including long trousers
and gloves.
•Do not operate barefoot or wearing open sandals.
•Do not operate with loose clothing, long hair or
jewelry which may get tangled in moving parts.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Wear safety glasses with side shields.
•Wear a dust mask to avoid breathing dust.
•Never allow underage children (as defined by
local regulations), unskilled or improperly trained
people to operate this equipment.
•Do not operate machine while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any other condition of
impairment.
•The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.
Site preparation and circumstances
•Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job.
•Only use accessories and attachments
approved by the manufacturer.
•Identify and mark buried objects such as sprinkler
heads, stakes, water valves, sewer pipes, water
pipes, electric wires, etc.
•Remove all objects or debris from the area that
may be picked up or thrown by the machine.
•Keep pets and people, especially young
children, away from the area and immediately
cease operation of the equipment if any enter
the area.
•Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
•Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely
perform the job.
Machine Preparation
•Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices; they
exist for your protection.
•Keep guards, shields and interlocked safety
devices in place and in proper working condition.
•Keep all fasteners—nuts, bolts and pins—
secured.
•Visually inspect tines for wear or damage and
replace worn or damaged parts.
•Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are in
good operating condition.
•Do not engage tines until ready to aerate.
SAFETY
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Operator Preparation and Training