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DANGER
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the equipment and the
mowing activity.
Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
DANGER
ALWAYS OPERATE FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT
AND ALWAYS INSTALL ON YOURSELF THE
EMERGENCY SWITCH LANYARD THAT IS LINKED
TO THE CONTROL BOX.
NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT THIS LANYARD .
OPERATION
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage and maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary Cutter without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the operator's Manual. Make sure the operator has completed the operating Check
list below.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition at all times during cutter operation.
DANGER
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Keep others away
while cutter is operating.
It can
discharge objects at high speeds.
Therefor, the
use of front and rear safety guards is strongly
recommended when cutting along highways and in
areas where people may be present. Stop blade
rotation if a bystander is within at least
300 feet.
DANGER
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Never place
hands or feet under the deck or attempt
to make adjustments to the cutter with ELECTRIC
CLUTCH engaged. Cutter blades rotating at high
speeds cannot be seen and are located close to the
deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off
instantly.
DANGER
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Do not operate and/or travel across
steep inclines
where a vehicle can rollover resulting in serious injury
or death.
Consult your vehicle’s manual for acceptable inclines
the vehicle is capable of traveling across. Never
operate on slopes of more than 15 degrees.
DANGER
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not
properly designed or guarded for this use. Using
cutter as a fan can result in injury or death.
Always make sure to wear the appropriate safety
equipment required (glasses, muffs, mask…).
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Never allow riders
including children on the vehicle
or cutter.
They can fall and be ran over causing serious injury
or death.
The operation of any mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye
damage.
Always wear certified safety glasses or wide
-
vision safety goggles over spectacles before starting any cutting
machine and while operating such a machine.
The operation of any mower produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is
recommended.
WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT
