LOFTNESS 60HM, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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5 Hydraulic Flail Mower OM
Safety First
In the owner’s manual and on decals used on the
machine the words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
IMPORTANT, and NOTE are used to indicate the
following:
DANGER:
This word warns of immediate hazards
which, if not avoided, will result in severe personal injury
or death. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations typically for machine components
which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded. The
color associated with Danger is RED.
WARNING: This word refers to a potentially hazardous
situation that, 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. The color associated with
Warning is ORANGE.
CAUTION:
This word refers to a potentially hazardous or
unsafe situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is
YELLOW.
IMPORTANT: Highlights information that must be
heeded.
NOTE: A reminder of other related information that needs
to be considered.
If Safety Decals on this machine are ISO two panel
pictorial, decals are defined as follows:
• The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
•
The second panel indicates the appropriate
avoidance of the hazard.
• Background color is YELLOW.
• Prohibition symbols such as and
STOP
if used,
are RED.
Be certain all machine operators are aware of the
dangers indicated by safety decals applied to the
machine, and be certain they follow all safety decal
instructions. Contact Loftness for safety decal
replacement.
Loftness cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that may involve a potential hazard. The
warnings in this owner’s manual are not all inclusive.
Owner’s Responsibility
Due to the potential danger of flying debris, it is the owner’s
responsibility and is “
ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY
that
IMPACT-RESISTANT SHIELDING ” be installed on the
machine to protect the operator.
It is ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that all personnel read
and follow all safety precautions before operating the
machine and attachment.
Make sure that all personnel have read this owner’s
manual, and thoroughly understand safe and correct
installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.
Operate and maintain this machine in a safe manner and
in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
codes, regulations and/or laws; and in compliance with
on-product labeling and this owner’s manual instructions.
Make sure that all personnel know how to stop the
machine and attachment by disengaging all controls.
See “Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure” on page 5.
Make sure the attachment is installed on the machine
correctly before being placed in service. At regular
intervals thereafter, the attachment should be serviced
in accordance with procedures outlined in this owner’s
manual.
Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure
• Move throttle to idle position.
• Disengage all power to the mower.
• Shut off engine and remove the key.
• Wait until the rotor has stopped completely before
inspecting the unit.
Safety Alert Symbol
This message alert symbol identifies
important safety messages on the machine
and in the owner’s manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal
injury and carefully read the message that
follows.
Safety Instructions