Fieldmaster DOMINATOR GMF, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY & PRECAUTIONARY ADVICE
Remember that your safety and the safety of others is at risk! Read these Mower Operator
Instructions before using the mower for the first time.
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Ensure that all shielding is in place before operating. If maintenance work is required and
the guards are removed, always replace them immediately afterwards. Repair or replace
any damaged CAUTION, WARNING or INSTRUCTION decals.
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Check area for debris that may be picked up and thrown by the mower causing injury or
damage.
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Do not allow people to stand directly behind the mower, or direct the discharge towards
people, animals, buildings or vehicles.
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After striking an obstacle, stop the mower and inspect it for damage. Repair as necessary
before continuing.
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If working on the mower whilst it is raised on the tractor’s three-point linkage, ensure
that it is properly supported by the parking stands. DO NOT rely on the tractor’s hydraulic
system alone.
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Never touch the blades while the tractor engine is running.
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Maintain the mower in accordance with the given schedule. Particular attention should
be given to blades and securing hardware due to the hazard they present should any part
of them break loose during operation.
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Familiarise yourself with your tractor’s controls. Know how to stop the tractor and
mower quickly.
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Do not operate unless seated in the driver’s seat.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the tractor, such as disengaging the PTO drive,
lowering the three-point linkage, engaging the tractor parking brake, stopping the tractor
engine, and removing the key.
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Do not allow passengers on machinery.
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Ensure that only responsible, properly instructed people operate the machinery.
Inexperienced operators will require careful supervision.
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Wear protective footwear and keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from all
moving parts.