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Important Safety Information
12/14/01
RCR16 Series Rotary Cutters 312-742M
Land Pride
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
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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Protective clothing and equipment
should be worn.
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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
surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result.
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.
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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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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 stand between the tractor
and implement during hitching.
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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.