SAFETY 1
GB-3
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SAFETY
1.1 OPERATING SAFETY _______________________________________________________
1.
Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern
and prudence of those who operate or service the
equipment. Never allow minors to operate any equip-
ment.
2.
It the operator’s responsibility to read this manual
and all publications associated with the accessories
used on it.
3.
Learn the proper use of the machine, the location
and purpose of all the controls and gauges before
you operate the equipment. Working with unfamiliar
equipment can lead to accidents.
4.
Never allow anyone to operate or service the
machine or its attachments without proper training
and instructions; or while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5.
Wear all the necessary protective clothing and
personal safety devices to protect your head, eyes,
ears hands and feet.
6.
Operate the machine only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
7.
Inspect the area where the equipment will be used.
Pick up all the debris you can find before operating.
Beware of overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires, etc.) and also underground
obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree roots, etc.) Enter a
new area cautiously. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
8.
Never allow anyone near the machine while in
operation. The operator is responsible for injuries
inflicted to bystanders and/or damage to their
property.
9.
Never operate equipment that is not in perfect
working order or is without decals, guards, shields,
discharge deflectors or other protective devices
securely fastened in place.
10. Never disconnect or bypass any switch.
11. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake
before switching on power. Start the tractor only
when sitting in operator’s seat, never while standing
beside the unit.
12. Equipment must comply with the latest federal,
state, and local requirements when driven or
transported on public roads.
13. Operate the machine up and down the face of the
slope (vertically), not across the face (horizontally).
Keep vehicle in gear when descending slopes.
14. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly; reduce speed when making sharp
turns. Use caution when changing direction on
slopes.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operator’s should receive
instruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate the machine.
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WARNING
1.
BEFORE leaving the operator’s position for any reason:
a.
Disengage all drives.
b.
Lower all implements to the ground.
c.
Engage parking brake.
d.
Turn power off and remove key.
2.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Wait for all
movement to stop before you clean, adjust or service the machine.
3.
Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders.
4.
NEVER carry passengers.
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