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Important Safety Information
6/24/11
FM3188 & FM4188 Flail Mowers 309-523M
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Important Safety Information
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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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 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 the tractor and
implement while backing up to the
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.
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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.
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.
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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 a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
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