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Important Safety Information
9/04/08
RCB6010 & RCB6015 (540 RPM) and RCMB6010 & RCMB6015 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-263M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Prepare for Emergencies
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Be prepared if a fire starts.
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Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
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Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
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Wear protective clothing and
equipment.
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Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
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Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
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Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
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Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing
serious injury.
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Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
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Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
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Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
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If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
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Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
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Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Tire Safety
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Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
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When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
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When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
