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Slope-Pro
®
Operator’s Manual
1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Slope
–Pro
®
machine. This product is designed and manufactured to allow
safe and productive mowing in difficult conditions. A well-maintained machine will provide years of reliable
service.
Foreword
This is the Operator’s Manual for the Slope–Pro
®
machine. Keep it with the machine at all times. This
manual is intended as a guide to the use and maintenance of the machine, so before you operate this
machine, study this manual carefully.
Replace this manual immediately if it becomes lost.
This manual is not considered all-inclusive, so for further information on specific components, e.g. engine,
remote control etc., refer to the respective documents included with the manual set for this machine.
The Slope
–Pro
®
machine is a fully remote-controlled, tracked machine designed to tackle difficult
locations minimizing the risks to the operator, equipment, and terrain. It employs a gasoline powered EFI
engine to power the hydrostatic drive system and mower blades. It is a significant product innovation
emphasizing operator safety and productivity in demanding mowing applications.
Features
– Operating range up to 300 ft from remote control – recommended maximum
– Zero-turn capability
– Operates on inclines up to 50º
– Fuel capacity for all-day operation
– Reduced risk of injury
– No emissions around operator
– No vibrations to hands or body
Applications
The Slope
–Pro® is ideal maintaining steep slope or hazadrous locations, preventing the growth of
brush, weeds in areas such as:
– Roads and highways
– Parklands and estates
– Reservoir and canal embankments
– Landfill Sites
– Railway embankments
– Military bases / restricted environments
OSHA Training Requirements (USA)
The following training requirements have been taken from Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part
1928.57 (a) (6). www.osha.gov
Operator Instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer
shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he
is or will be involved, including at least the following safe operating practices.
In other jurisdictions
It is good practice, following the initial instruction and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall
instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or
will be involved, including at least the following safe operating practices.
Introduction