F
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H Series
Safety (cont.)
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Stop the operation of this machine when people or vehicle driver
’
s vision becomes ob-
scured, caused by the discharge of materials and dust. Also avoid operating this ma-
chinery in unusually foggy conditions or at night.
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Never leave the attachment unattended while it is in the lifted position.
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Keep away from rotating elements to prevent entanglement.
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Do not let the mower blades turn while the deck is raised for any reason.
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Use flashing warning lights when operating on highways, except when prohibited by
law.
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Be aware that the attachment may be wider than the operating vehicle, and caution
should be used to avoid clipping or running over trees, signs or posts that may be in the
way of the attachment.
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Never allow children or other persons to ride on the attachment.
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Drive at a speed you can safely operate the vehicle and attachment. Normal ground
speed ranges from 0
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5 miles per hour. Use slow operating speeds when operating on
or near slopes, ditches, drop
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offs, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided.
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Use the following guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires:
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Do not smoke or have an open flame near the vehicle and attachment.
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Do not drive into burning areas or areas that have been freshly burned.
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Insure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive slipping.
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DO NOT allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches and gear
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boxes. Check the attachment deck periodically and clear out any clippings and col-
lected
debris.
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Do not position the attachment or turn it so sharp that the hoses could get pinched or
squeezed.
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