
Twin rtry Safety Section 1-8
SAFETY
WARNING! Extremecareshouldbetakenwhenoperatingnearlooseobjectssuch
as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before
mowing. Foreignobjectsshouldberemovedfromthesitetoprevent
machinedamageand/orbodilyinjuryorevendeath. Anyobjectsthat
cannotberemovedmustbeclearlymarkedandcarefullyavoidedby
the operator. Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign
object. Repair all damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is
balancedbeforeresumingmowing.(SGM-5)
WARNING! Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become
entangledintheoperatingpartsofthemowerhead. Theseitemscould
thenswingoutsidethehousingatgreatervelocitiesthantheblades. Such
a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or
even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing.
Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to
contact such items. (SGM-6)
WARNING! Mowatthespeedthatyoucansafelyoperateandcontrolthetractorand
mower. Safemowingspeeddependsonterrainconditionandgrasstype,
density,andheightofcut. Normalgroundspeedrangeisfrom0to5mph.
Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes,
ditches,drop-offs,overheadobstructions,powerlines,orwhendebrisand
foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-7)
WARNING! Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure
there are no persons behind the mower and use extreme care when
mowinginreverse. Mowonlyataslowgroundspeedwhereyoucansafely
operateandcontrolthetractorandmower. Nevermowanarea thatyou
havenotinspected and removeddebrisorforeign material. (SGM-8)
DANGER! Replacebentorbrokenbladewithnewblades. NEVERATTEMPTTO
STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY
CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSE-
QUENTFAILUREANDPOSSIBLESERIOUSINJURYFROMTHROWN
BLADES. (SGM-10)
WARNING! Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors
with the windows closed. (SGM-11)
DANGER! Therotatingpartsofthismachinehavebeendesignedandtestedfor
ruggeduse. However,thebladescouldfailuponimpactwithheavy,
solidobjectssuchasmetalguardrailsandconcretestructures. Such
impactcould cause thebroken objects tobe thrown outwardat very
highvelocities. Toreducethepossibilityofpropertydamage,serious
injury,or evendeath, neverallow the cutting blades tocontact such
obstacles. (SGM-4)
WARNING! Donot puthandsor feetunder mower decks. BladeContact can result
seriousinjuryorevendeath. Stayawayuntilallmotionhas stoppedand
the decks are securely blocked up. (SGM-9)