Tar River ERC, Operation And Parts Manual

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
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Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing
and developing a mower . However, every year accidents occur which could
have been avoided by a few moments of thought and a more careful approach
to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by
observing the following precautions and insist those working with or for you
adhere to them.
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In order to provide a better view , certain illustrations in this manual may show
an assembly with a safety guard removed . However , equipment should never
be operated in this condition . Keep all guards in place. If guard removal
becomes necessary for repairs, reinstall the guard prior to use .
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Replace any safety decal that is not legible or is missing . The locations of
such safety decals are indicated in this manual.
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Never operate this equipment while using alcoholic beverages or drugs that
can hinder alertness
or coordination . Consult your doctor about operating this
machine while taking prescription medications.
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Under no circumstances should children under the age of 18 be allowed
to work with or around this equipment. Do not allow anyone to operate
or assemble this equipment until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and
operation.
Review safety instructions with all users annually .
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This equipment is dangerous to children and anyone unfamiliar with its
operation
. The operator should be a responsible, properly qualified, and
physically able person familiar with farm machinery and competent in this
equipment ' s operation .
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Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job , or to
do so safely , is in question- DON'T TRY IT.
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Use a tractor equipped with a Rollover Protection System and seat belts .
(ROPS)
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modifications could
result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and shorten the
life of the equipment.
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In addition to the design of this implement, safety decals and safety equipment,
accident prevention is dependent
upon the awareness , common sense ,
forethought , and proper training of everyone involved in the operation , transport ,
maintenance , and storage of the machine. Also refer to safety messages and
operating instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the tractor manual.
Pay close attention to the safety decals affixed to the tractor and the Rotary
Cutter .