Bush-whacker RDF 48, Manual

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Mower Safety
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this mower.
Remember, the blades of this mower can throw objects at very high speeds.
Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the
operator, bystanders or passer by in the area. Equipment should only be operated by
those who are responsible and have been instructed how to do so.
Never operate the tractor and mower until you have read and completely understand
this manual, the tractor operator
’s manual and each of the safety messages found
on the tractor and mower.
Read this manual carefully to acquaint yourself with the finishing mower. Working with
unfamiliar equipment can lead to accidents.
Never allow children to operate or
ride on tractor or mower.
Finishing rotary mowers are capable under some conditions of throwing objects for
great distances (100 yards or more) and can cause objects to inflict serious injury or
death. Follow safety messages carefully.
Stop mowing if passersby are within 100
yards unless:
-Mower is running close to and parallel to the ground without exposed blades.
-Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object zone.
-All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as rocks, cans,
glass and other debris has been removed.
Note:
Where there are grass and weeds tall enough to hide debris that could be struck
by the blades, the area should be inspected and large debris removed before cutting.
First mow at an intermediate height, inspect area closely and remove any remaining
debris. Mow again at the desired final height. This method will reduce the likelihood
of thrown objects, reduce the power required and wear on the mower
’s power train,
spread the cut material better, and eliminate streaking.
The mower discharge deflectors, belt guards, driveline and gearbox shields should be
used and maintained in good working conditions. They should be inspected carefully
at least daily. Missing, broken or worn items must be replaced at once and before
operating mower to reduce the possibility of injury from thrown objects or
entanglement.
Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as gravel,
rocks, wire and other debris. Foreign objects should be removed from the site or
avoided to prevent damage to the mower and/or bodily injury or death.
Do not allow the blades to turn when the mower deck is raised for turning. This
exposes the cutting blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause
serious injury or even death by objects thrown from the blades.
DANGER!
DANGER!
DANGER!
DANGER!
DANGER!
WARNING!
WARNING!