Bush Hog 2310 Series, Operator'S Manual

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15
Operate Safely
Under Mount Mower Safety Practices
When mowing with an under mount mower:
— Keep removable discharge chute in place and over
discharge opening.
— Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor
engine is operating.
— Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing
mowed area.
— Before clearing a clogged mower or discharge
chute, shut down your machine using proper
equipment shut down practice. (See page 18,
Proper
Equipment Shut Down Practices. )
Stop Blade
Before
Unclogging
Never Stand
on Mower –
Keep Away
Keep Chute
in Place
Operate Safely
Wing Or Boom Mower
Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks
Check for overhead obstructions with raised wing
or boom mowers to avoid serious injury or death by
contact with:
— Electrical power lines and apparatus.
— Low tree limbs.
— Other overhead obstructions.
— Maintain specifi ed distance from power lines and
apparatus. Never approach energized power lines or
apparatus with any part of your machine unless all
local, state/provincial and federal (OSHA) required
safety precautions have been taken. Use extreme
caution.
DANGER! Avoid electrocution or serious injury from
contact with or inadequate clearance to energized
power lines or apparatus.
Do not allow the machine or
attachment to approach or contact any power line.
Do not approach or touch any machine in contact
with a power line.
Do Not
Approach Energized
Power Lines
Stay Clear
of Energized
Equipment