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Important Safety Information
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RCR2684 Rotary Cutter 312-785M
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the
instructions
given
in
this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read
and
comprehended
this
manual and who has not been
properly
trained
in
the
safe
operation of the equipment.
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Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the unit.
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The operator must not use drugs
or alcohol as they can change the
alertness or coordination of that
person while operating equipment.
The operator should, if taking
over-the-counter drugs, seek
medical advice on whether he/she
can safely operate the equipment.
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Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
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Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating the implement.
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Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
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Dismounting from a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or
death.
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Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
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Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
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Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
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Turning tractor too tight may cause
implement to ride up on wheels.
This could result in injury or
equipment damage.
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Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control, and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree
or level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
!
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
For Your Protection
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Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
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Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
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Detach and store implements in
an area where children normally
do not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
OFF
REMO
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Parts Manual QR Locator
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the
front cover and to the left will take you to
the Parts Manual for this equipment.
Download the appropriate App on your
smart phone, open the App, point your
phone on the QR code and take a picture.
Dealer QR Locator
The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual QR
Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.
