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RISKS AND HAZARDS DURING USE OF MOWING MACHINES
Risk of crushing
Bystanders may be injured when the machine is lowered to the cutting position. The machine
has crushing points around the hinge areas and between the three-point hitch mount and the
main body.
Rotating blades
All persons will be at risk of injury if they stick out their hands or feet under the machine when
it is lifted from the ground and the blades are rotating.
Risk of pinching or risk of trapping body parts
This risk is common in transmission devices such as belt drives, gears and rollers. Ensure that
all guards are fitted correctly.
Warning! Rotating knives
Risk during disengaging of the machine
The heavier the rotating part is, the longer it will continue to rotate after the drive has been
switched off. This feature is called ”free-wheeling” . Rotating blades and other components,
such as drive shafts, etc. will continue to spin after the drive has been disconnected. Injuries
may occur:
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When the operator releases the equipment, and try to clean or adjust the machine
before the components have stopped rotating.
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When the shear bolt in the protective device in the power take off breaks and rotors
still spinning while the PTO has stopped. Operator’s awareness is the key to safety
around rotating parts. Do not raise the machine while the blades are rotating.
Risk of ejecting objects
Machines that mows throws out material while driving. Foreign objects such as rocks, sticks
and other debris can get into the machine and ejected with tremendous speed. Covers on the
sides and the front prevents these objects to be thrown out but it does not always guarantee
that the guards catch everything that is thrown out.
Bystanders or animals that standing on the way of the projected object can be
seriously injured. Never allow bystanders within the vicinity of the machine. Re-
spect the machine’s danger zone.
Danger
zone 25m!
Noise
Please note that the machine is normally used outdoors and that the position of the operator
is in the driving seat of the tractor. It is advisable to read the regulations specified in the tractor
manual and maintenance instructions.
The sound pressure level exceeds 70 dB during operation. Hearing protection should be used
while driving.
