The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means
or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular
attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you do not
understand, ask your supervisor or your dealer to explain it to you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several
hundred feet away from an operating rotary mower. Only properly trained people should operate this machine.
When this machine is operated in populated areas or in other areas where thrown objects could injure persons
or property, standard equipment safety chain shielding (which is designed to reduce the possibility of thrown
objects) must be installed.
Operation must be stopped when anyone comes within 100 yards (300 feet).
The majority of accidents involve entanglement on the driveline, injury of bystanders by objects thrown by the
rotating blades and being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower.
Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the
owner’s manual and is not familiar with a rotary mower.
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely
to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and
disengagement instructions. Always operate the tractor PTO in the 540 RPM speed selection.
DO NOT OVER SPEED!
Know how to stop tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency.
When engaging PTO, the engine RPM should always be low. Once engaged and ready to start cutting, raise PTO
speed to approx. 540 RPM and maintain throughout cutting operation.
Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove ignition key, lower implement to the
ground and allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor.
Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running or with implement in raised position.
STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY
Following operation, or when unhooking, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine
and remove the ignition keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do no park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time.
Equipment damage and livestock injury could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
If blocking is used, make sure it is solid and secure before leaving.
STORAGE SAFETY
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