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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on the machine’s moving parts.
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We recommend wearing gloves while using this machine. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not
have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your 3PT Trimmer. Safety shoes are recommended. Do
not use the machine while barefoot or wearing sandals with exposed toes or heels.
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Wear long pants while operating the 3PT Trimmer.
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Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
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Keep bystanders at least 100 feet away from your work area at all times. The tips of the cutting cords
on the 3PT Trimmer can throw sticks, small stones, gravel, and bits of debris over long distances at
great velocity. Do not travel over loose materials such as gravel or mulch with the trimmer head
spinning. Doing so could cause injury or property damage from thrown objects. Disengage the PTO
shaft to stop the spinning cords and shut off the Tractor engine when another person or pet approaches.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Operating the Trimmer/mower Safety
WARNING
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy at high speeds. You must
operate the machine safely. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone
else in the nearby area. Always take the following precautions when using this machine:
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Do not have the Trimmer engaged or resting on the ground when backing up. The machine is designed
to trim and roll on the Wheel in the forward direction only. Trimming or rolling on the Wheel in the
reverse direction could damage the machine and is not covered by the Warranty.
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Know how to stop the Trimmer quickly by disengaging the PTO Shaft and shutting down the tractor.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the 3PT Trimmer. Allow only
responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
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Do not exceed 2 mph when trimming to allow proper cutting and discharge of material.
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Do not exceed 7 mph when transporting to prevent damage to the machine.
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Operating your 3point trimmer with the head misaligned with the ground can result in poor cut quality,
pivoting problems, scalping during cutting, wear on your equipment, and damage to the cutting cord.
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Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body on or under the mower deck in the path of the
spinning cords, belt, pulleys, or near the discharge opening while the tractor is running. Keep area of
discharge clear of people, animals, buildings, glass, or anything else that will obstruct clear discharge,
cause injury, or damage.
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Your 3PT Trimmer is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The design
of your machine is for trimming and mowing grass, weeds, and other growth as specified in this manual.
Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Whenever you leave the operating position to make adjustments, change cords or if you have to
remove grass or debris from the underside of the deck, always disengage PTO, shut down the Tractor
Engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect the PTO shaft
