
Side Rtry Safety Section 1-7
SAFETY
SAFETY
CAUTION! On a fully-assembled unit, do not remove the Wing Retaining Strap
until hoses are attached to the tractor and the Wing Cylinders are
filled with oil. Lower the Wings slowly and carefully. Keep bystand-
ers away during operations. (STI-5)
DANGER! NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Imple-
ment,an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must
consult a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medi-
cation that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely.
NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their
alertness or coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the
operator or others could result if the operator is under the influence of
drugs or alcohol. (SG-27)
WARNING! Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with
adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions
whereyou cannotclearlyseeatleast 100yardsinfront and tothesidesof
the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can clearly see and identify
passersby,steepslopes,ditches,drop-offs,overheadobstructions,power
lines,debrisandforeignobjects. Ifyouareunabletoclearlysee this type
ofitemsdiscontinuemowing. (SGM-1)
DANGER! Thereareobviousandhiddenpotentialhazardsintheoperationofthis
Mower. REMEMBER! Thismachineisoftenoperatedinheavybrush
and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if
shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or
evendeathmayoccurunlesscareis takentoinsurethesafetyofthe
operator, bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this
machinewithanyoneintheimmediatearea. Stopmowingifanyone
is within 100 yards of mower. (SGM-2)
DANGER! OperatetheTractorand/orImplementcontrolsonlywhileproperlyseated
in the Tractor seat with the seat belt securely fastened around you.
Inadvertent movement of the Tractor or Implement may cause serious
injury or death. (SG-29)
DANGER! AllSafetyShields,GuardsandSafetydevicesincluding
(butnotlimitedto)-theDeflectors,ChainGuards,Steel
Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields , and
Retractable Door Shields should be used and main-
tained in good working condition. All safety devices
should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing
orbrokencomponents. Missing,broken,or wornitems
must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of
injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or
blade contact. (SGM-3)