Tru-Turf RB48-11A Golf Green Roller, Original Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
Safety Information
Safety is of the utmost importance when operating turf
equipment.
To ensure safe operation of the RB48-11A Roll ‘n’ Spike
Golf Green Roller, please follow the following safety
guidelines.
• Always make a pre-operation inspection before you
start the engine. If this procedure is not carried out
damage to property or personnel may occur.
• Keep children, pets and inexperienced personnel
away from the machine. This machine should only be
operated by trained and skilled personnel - check with
your supervisor if you are unsure.
• Know how to stop the engine when in motion. Read
and understand engine manufacturers manual, as
supplied.
• Never permit inexperienced operators to use the
machine. This machine requires certain knowledge
and expertise to operate it; you must be a trained
person to use this machine. Unskilled persons can
harm themselves and others if they operate this
machine.
• When lifting/raising the seat, always tilt it completely
forwards until the base makes contact with the limit
stops on the frame. Doing this reduces the risk of the
seat falling backwards.
• Do not use in enclosed areas unless well ventilated.
Carbon monoxide gases are dangerous if inhaled, it
can cause death; use the machine outdoors.
• When transporting the roller, make sure the trailer
lock down mechanism is secure to prevent premature
release of the catch.
If the trailer catch is not correctly engaged while
towing and releases accidentally, the front of the
roller can drop and come in contact with the ground,
causing the machine to move dangerously in any
direction, this could cause bodily injury.
When carrying out maintenance ensure the catch is
engaged correctly; if it is not the trailer arm could fl y
up making contact with a person(s) causing serious
injury.
•
This machine is equipped with a Safety
Interlock System.
This operates similar to Ride On Mowers where if the
operator attempts to leave the seat while the engine is
running and has not fully engaged the parking brake
the engine will stop.
• When engine is running, always keep hands and
loose clothing away from rotating shafts, chains and
sprockets in the transmission area.
If hair, clothing or loose objects become entangled
on a rotating shaft serious bodily injury could occur.
Stop engine before opening safety cover fi tted to the
transmission area.
Never ride on the machine when machine is being towed.
Operator: remember it is your responsibility to be aware
of your surroundings.
To avoid accidents, think safe and operate safe.
When stopping and before getting off the
machine always apply the Park Brake.