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BE-BX42S / BE-WC62G USER MANUAL
PREPARATION
Never use the machine until you have read and completely understand this manual, the tractor Operator’s
Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and machine.
Personal protection equipment including; hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves are
recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, cleaning
or moving the unit.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewellery to be around equipment.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Power equipment with or without equipment attached can often be noisy enough to cause partial or
permanent hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in
the operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db. on a long-term basis can cause sever hearing loss.
Noise over 90db. adjacent to the operator over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss.
Note: Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios and other such sources close to the
ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury
or damage.
Use tractor and equipment only in daylight or good artificial light.
Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Follow good shop practices:
• Keep service area clean and dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
• Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, shut off the engine, set the brake and turn fuel valve off.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance work. Use heavy or leather gloves when handling blades.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. the manufacturer will
not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly
secured to ensure unit is in safe condition.
When completing maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.