. PREPARATION
1.
Never operate the tractor and 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.
2. Personal pro-
tection equip-
ment includ-
ing hard hat,
safety glasses,
safety shoes,
and gloves are
recommended
during as-
sembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving
the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose
fitting clothing or jewelry to be around equip
-
ment.
3.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without
equipment attached can often
be noisy enough to cause
permanent, partial hearing loss. We recom-
mend 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 severe hearing
loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Opera-
tor over a long-term basis may cause perma-
nent, 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.
4. Clear working area of stones, branches or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or damage.
5. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjust-
ed and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good condi-
tion.
. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1.
Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area
clean and dry.
- Be sure electri-
cal outlets and
tools are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate light
for the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Nev-
er operate the engine of the towing vehicle in
a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
6. Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
Use heavy gloves when handling sharp com-
ponents.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specifica
-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
8. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be
screws and check that all cotter pins are prop-
erly installed to ensure unit is in a safe condi-
tion.
10. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
kept readily ac-
cessible while
performing main-
tenance on this
equipment.
9. Periodically tighten
all bolts, nuts and
