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Important safety information
Safety at all times
Read and understand the instructions in this manual before operating the machine. See "Safety
Labels" and read all instructions on this.
Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not fully read and understood this
manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the machine.
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The operator should be familiar with all functions of the flail mower.
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Only operate the flail mower from the driver's seat.
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Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating the
flail mower.
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Do not leave the tractor and flail mower unattended when the engine is running.
● Disengaging the flail mower while the tractor is running can cause serious injury or
death.
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You must not stand between the tractor and the flail mower during coupling.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from motorized parts.
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Wear close-fitting clothing that cannot get caught in moving parts.
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Watch out for wires, trees, etc. when the flail mower is raised. Ensure that all persons
are clear of the work area.
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If you are driving a tractor that is too light, make sure that the tractor cannot tip,
which could cause damage.
Look out for the warning triangle
The warning triangle indicates that there is a potential danger to personal safety and extra
safety precautions must be taken. When you see this symbol, pay attention and carefully read
the message that follows it. In addition to equipment design and configuration, risk
management and accident prevention, one relies on the awareness, concern, caution and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
the flail mower.
be observant
A signal word denotes a degree or level of a risk. The signal words are:
DANGER, Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations, typically for machine components that are not protected.
WARNING, Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury and includes hazards exposed when guards are
removed. It is also used to warn against unsafe practices.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate personal injury. It is also used to warn against
unsafe practices.