RHINO FC-0110, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
TR308 04/21 Safety Section 1-3
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@ 2021 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATOR SAFETY
TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DO THE FOLLOWING:
•
READ, UNDERSTAND
and
FOLLOW
Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.
•
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
with side shields (marked with ANSI Z87), safety shoes, hard hat, hearing
protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment.
•
WEAR
appropriate breathing respirator when operating in dusty conditions to avoid respiratory diseases.
•
DO NOT WEAR
loose clothing or jewelry to avoid rotating parts entanglement injury.
•
DO NOT USE DRUGS
or
ALCOHOL
before or while operating equipment.
•
DO NOT ALLOW
anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.
•
CONSULT
medical professional for medication impairment side effects.
•
STAY ALERT
, prolonged operation can cause fatigue,
STOP
and
REST
.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
VISIBILITY CONDITIONS WHEN MOWING:
•
OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT
or with lights that gives at least 100 yards clear visibility.
•
BE ABLE TO SEE
and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines, debris and foreign objects.
GROUND SPEED WHEN MOWING:
•
NORMAL SPEED
range is between 2 to 5mph.
•
ADJUST MOWING SPEED
for terrain conditions and grass type, density and cut height.
•
REDUCE MOWING SPEED
when near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines and to avoid debris and foreign objects.
INSECT INFESTATION
• Do Not operate in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
or use enclosed tractor cab.
• PTO SDO NOT EXCEED IMPLEMENT RATED PTO SPEED
PTO SPEED:
•
AVOID
exceeding rated PTO speeds that may result in broken drivelines or blade failures.
SAFETY SIGNS:
• REPLACE missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately.
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