EQUIPMENTSAFETYGUIDELINES
lSafetyofthe operator andbystandardsisoneofthe mainconcernsindesigning
anddevelopingamower.However,everyyearaccidentsoccurwhichcouldhave
beenavoided byafewsecondsofthoughtandamorecarefulapproachtohan-
dling equipment. You,theoperator,can avoidmanyaccidentsbyobservingthe
following precautionsand insistthoseworking withyou,orforyou,followthem.
l Inordertoprovideabetterview, certainphotographsorillustrationsinthismanual
mayshowan assemblywithasafetyshieldremoved.However,equipmentshould
neverbeoperatedinthiscondition.Keepallshieldsinplace.Ifshieldremoval
becomesnecessaryfor repairs, replacethe shieldpriortouse.
l Replaceanysafetysignthatisnot readableor ismissing.Location of suchsafety
signsisindicated inthismanual.
l Neverusealcoholicbeveragesordrugsthatcan hinder alertness or coordination
whileoperatingthisequipment.Consultyour doctor aboutoperatingthismachine
whiletaking prescriptionmedications.
l Undernocircumstancesshouldchildrenundertheageof18 beallowedtoworkwith
thisequipment.Donotallowpersonstooperateorassemblethisunituntil theyhave
readthismanualand havedevelopedathoroughunderstandingofthesafetyprecau-
tions and ofhowitworks. Reviewthesafetyinstructionswithall users annually.
l Thisequipmentisdangeroustochildrenandpersonsunfamiliarwithitsoperation.
The operatorshouldbearesponsible,properlytrainedandphysicallyableperson
familiar withfarmmachineryand trainedinthisequipment’soperations.Iftheel-
derlyareassisting withfarmwork,theirphysicallimitationsneedtoberecognized
andaccommodated.
l Useatractor equippedwithaRollOver ProtectiveSystemandseatbelts.
(ROPS)
l Neverexceedthe limitsofapieceofmachinery.If itsabilitytodo ajob,ortodo
sosafely, isinquestion- DON’TTRYIT.
l Donot modifytheequipment inanyway.Unauthorizedmodificationcouldresult in
seriousinjuryordeathandmayimpairthe functionandlifeoftheequipment.
l Inaddition tothe designandthe confirmation of thisimplement,includingsafety
signsand safetyequipment,hazardcontrolandaccident preventionaredependent up-
on the aware- ness,concern,prudence,andproper trainingof personnelinvolved in
the operation, trans port, maintenance,andstorageofthemachine. Referalsoto
safetymessagesand operation instructionineachof the appropriatesectionsofthe
tractor andmower manuals. Payclose attentiontothesafetysignsaffixed tothe trac-
tor andthefinishing mower.
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