CID XBC173060, Owner'S Manual

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2.5 General Safety Instructions
Below are general safety instructions that relate to the overall operation and
maintenance of this machine. It is important that you read and understand each
message to prevent serious injury or death.
NEVER use drugs or alcoholic beverages while operating or servicing this
machine.
ALWAYS operate this attachment during daylight or well-lit areas.
Install this brush cutter on a skid steer loader equipped with a thermoplastic
polycarbonate door panel and side panels only.
To prevent the skid steer loader and implement from rolling forward, stop the
engine and set the parking brake when exiting the skid steer loader.
Inspect implement for missing hardware prior to using this machine.
DO NOT allow children to play on or around this equipment at any time. Store
this implement in an area not frequented by children.
ALWAYS wear the proper personal protection equipment while operating or
servicing this machine. NEVER operate or service this machine with bare feet,
sandals, or other light footwear.
ALWAYS wear work gloves when handling cutter blades as they are often very
sharp.
ALWAYS use eye protection while operating or servicing this machine.
DO NOT speed! Keep your driving speed between 2 and 5 mph.
ALWAYS watch for overhead power lines.
DO NOT place hands or feet under mower deck while blades are spinning.
NEVER operate this brush cutter when bystanders are within 300 feet of your
work area. Flying debris could cause serious injury or death.
NEVER position your body or limbs under an unsupported cutter deck.
DO NOT allow this machine to contact buildings, utilities, large rocks or tree
stumps or you may loose control of the skid steer loader.
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