Safety
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
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Do not raise the loader arms while this attachment
is installed; always keep the attachment close to
the ground, with the loader arms retracted, and
the chains installed.
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Read and understand the content of this
Operator’s
Manual
before starting the engine.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
components and attachments.
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Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
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Keep bystanders and pets away from the machine.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
, which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this
Operator’s Manual
.
Slope Safety
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Operate the machine up and down slopes with
the heavy end of the machine uphill.
Weight
distribution changes with attachments. This
attachment makes the front of machine the heavy
end.
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Keep the attachment in the lowered position
with the loader arms retracted when on slopes.
Raising the attachment or extending the loader
arms on a slope affects the stability of the machine.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. Operating the machine on any
slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.
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Establish your own procedures and rules for
operating on slopes. These procedures must
include surveying the site to determine which
slopes are safe for machine operation. Always
use common sense and good judgment when
performing this survey.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ground
conditions can affect the stability of the machine.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the
machine loses traction, proceed slowly, straight
down the slope.
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Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn
slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine
uphill.
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Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or
direction.
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If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a
slope, do not do it.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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Use caution when operating on wet surfaces.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
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Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel or
track goes over the edge or the edge caves in.
Maintain a safe distance between the machine
and any hazard.
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Do not remove or add attachments on a slope.
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Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.
Brush Cutter Safety
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Wear appropriate clothing including eye protection;
hearing protection; protective gloves; long pants;
and substantial, slip-resistant footwear.
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Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep
bystanders and pets at least 61 m (200 feet) away
from the machine.
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Always inspect the attachment to ensure that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not
worn or damaged.
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine,
and remove all objects that could interfere with
the operation of the machine or that the machine
could throw.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine,
remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Do not raise the attachment to a height to expose
yourself or others to the rotating blade
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