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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read, study and understand your Operator’s Manual. Understand all safety symbols before
operating or maintaining the mower.
2. Never operate this machine in an area with people present.
3. After maintaining or adjusting, make sure all tools and foreign objects are removed.
4. Review all safety rules with all operators just prior to when the season starts.
5. Use only Skid Steers equipped with a roll over protection system (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt
before operation.
6. Stop Skid Steer, set park brake and remove the key from ignition. Make sure all moving parts have
been stopped before dismounting your Skid Steer for any reason.
7. Make sure all guards and shields are properly installed and secure.
2.2 OPERATION SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating, servicing,
adjusting or unplugging.
2. Do not allow riders on the mower or Skid Steer during field operation or transport.
3. Install and secure all guards and shields before starting and operating.
4. Do not operate a PTO driven system unless the required guards and shields are in place and
secured.
5. Never wear ill-fitting, baggy or frayed clothing when working around or on any of the drive system
components.
6. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
7. Never operate the machine inside a closed building.
8. Stop Skid Steer engine, place hydraulic controls in neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Ensure that all Skid Steer controls are in neutral before starting.
10. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before starting.
11. Be careful when working around or maintaining a high-pressure hydraulic system. Wear proper eye
and hand protection when searching for a high-pressure leak. Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a
backstop when searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or line.
12. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system, make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
13. Take care when working on steep ground, particularly when turning, and especially with mounted
mowers.
14. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during set-up and operation. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact.
15. Review all safety instructions annually.
2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all related Maintenance, Operating and SAFETY information
annually with all personnel who will be working with, maintaining or operating the Mower.
2. Stop Skid Steer engine, disengage PTO clutch, place hydraulic controls in neutral, set park brake,
remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
3. Be careful when working around or maintaining high-pressure hydraulic systems. Wear proper eye
and hand protection when searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop when searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or steel line.
4. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
5. Seek immediate medical attention if a high-pressure concentrated stream of hydraulic fluid pierces
the skin, as a toxic reaction and infection could develop.
6. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
7. Never wear ill-fitting, baggy or frayed clothing when working around or on any of the drive system
components.
8. Wear protective gloves when changing or performing maintenance on the knife (sickle).
9. Make sure that all guards and shields are properly installed and secured before operating the Mower.
10. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any maintenance or making
adjustments on the systems components.
