OPERATION
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
It has been said “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that
kind of operator.
and storage of equipment.
out by an operator’s single careless act.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when
operating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
Before working underneath, read manual
instructions, securely block up, and check stability.
Secure blocking prevents equipment from
dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic
system failure, or mechanical component failure.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight
must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment
for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head.
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