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RTA10 & RTA15 Series Rotary Tillers 311-252M
Important Safety Information
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.
Wear
Protective Equipment
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Wear protective 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.
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.
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.
911
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 or performing work
on the system.
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Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
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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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DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin or
eyes must be treated
within a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
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Protective clothing should be
worn.
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Handle all chemicals with care.
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Follow instructions on container
label.
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Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
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Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
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Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
