3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Clothing should be reasonably snug fitting and not free flowing so as to
avoid the risk of entanglement in moving parts.
Wear sturdy footwear, preferably steel capped safety shoes or boots
Use appropriate PPE for eyes, ears and hands
DANGER
Never wear sandals, sneakers or have
bare feet when operating the tractor.
3.4 Preparation
Ensure all safety warnings and decals are in place and legible (on both
the GBS 1200 Verticutter and the tractor).
Ensure that the GBS 1200 Verticutter is correctly mounted on the tractor
and that the machine is properly adjusted.
Remove any accumulated debris that might represent a fire hazard.
Ensure that the blades are in a serviceable condition and that the rotor
shaft mounting bolts are secure.
Perform any appropriate scheduled maintenance before operating
the machine.
3.5 Operational Safety
Always disengage the P.T.O before attempting to start the tractor.
Always raise the GBS 1200 Verticutter clear of the turf before
attempting to engage the P.T.O.