LOFTNESS 60HM, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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6 Hydraulic Flail Mower OM
Safety Rules
These are general safety considerations. Additional
precautions may be necessary to operate your
machine in a safe manner. Be certain you are operating
your machine in accordance with all safety codes,
OSHA rules and regulations, insurance requirements
and local, state, and federal laws.
• Read this manual carefully. Become thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the
machine. Insure that all operators know how to stop
the unit by disengagement of the controls using the
mandatory shut-down procedure.
• Remember, it is the owner’s responsibility for
communicating all information on the safe use and
proper maintenance of this machine.
• Never allow children to operate equipment. Allow
adults to operate the equipment only after receiving
the proper instructions. Keep the area of operation
clear of all unauthorized persons.
• Remove from area of operation all foreign objects
such as sticks, wire, rocks, etc., that might become
tangled in the rotor, causing damage to the mower or
thrown from the mower striking other objects.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running or the key is in the “ON” position of
the skid-steer loader. Before leaving the operator’s
position, disengage power to the mower and remove
ignition key.
• Disengage hydraulic valve and place skid-steer
controls in neutral or park before starting engine.
Safety Instructions for Operation and
Maintenance
The following safety warnings are used here and on the
shredder. Become familiar with them before operating
this machine.
CAUTION:
• Failure to follow safety, operating, and maintenance
instructions could result in death or serious injury to
the operator or bystanders, poor operation, or costly
breakdown.
• Become familiar with and know how to use all
safety devices and controls on the mower before
attempting to operate the unit. Know how to stop
the unit before starting it.
• Repeated impact of the knives with hard objects can
cause excessive wear and damage to the skid-steer
or mower. Be sure to maintain recommended ground
clearance as specified in this manual.
• Should excessive vibration occur, disengage the
hydraulic valve immediately and shut off skid- steer.
Do not continue to operate the machine until the
problem has been determined and corrected.
• Do not start, operate, or work on this machine until
you have carefully read and thoroughly understand
the contents of this manual, the operator’s manual
for your loader, and the EMI skid-loader safety
manual provided with the flail mower.
• Keep children, spectators and other workers off
and away from the machine while it is operating or
engine is running. Do not carry passengers.
• Before inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, adjusting or
servicing any part of the flail mower, always exercise
the “Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure” on page
5. After service has been performed, be sure to
restore all guards, shields and covers to their original
position.
• Read and observe all warnings decals on the machine
before attempting to operate the flail mower. Do not
attempt to operate this machine unless all factory
devices and decals are in place. Keep safety decals
clean of dirt and grime. Keep all guards, shields and
decals in place.
• The operator must not use drugs or alcoholic drinks
which would impair his alertness or coordination
while working. An operator who is taking prescription
drugs must get medical advice to determine if he
can safely operate a machine.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Before using a flail mower on a new job site, check
the rules and regulations at the location. The rules
may include an employer’s work safety requirements.
• Never operate the flail mower without good light and
visibility.
• Make sure all controls, (levers, pedals and switches),
are in NEUTRAL position before starting the loader
engine.
Safety Instructions