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Safety Rules 6
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
PREPARATION (cont’d.)
• Power to unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt
securely fastened. Falling off power unit can
result in death from being run over or crushed.
Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up”
position at all times.
•
Do not exceed this implements transport
speed of 20 mph (32 kmh). Exceeding this
speed may cause loss of control during trans-
port or braking and serious injury or death.
• Transport only with a properly ballasted tractor
and a properly attached safety tow chain.
• Do not transport with a motor vehicle.
•
Reduce speed and use additional caution
when on inclines, towing when on adverse sur-
face conditions, and turning.
TRANSPORTATION
•
Always comply with all state and local laws gov-
erning highway safety and lighting and mark-
ing requirements.
•
Never allow riders on power unit or attach-
ment.
•
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
•
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed
on slopes and rough terrain.
•
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Con-
sult your doctor about operating this machine
while taking prescription medications.
OPERATION
• Never go underneath equipment in the raised
or transport position unless the transport lock
is in place. Never place any part of the body
underneath equipment or between moveable
parts even when the engine has been turned
off.
•
Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system
failures, mechanical failures, or movement of
control levers can cause equipment to drop
or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe
injury or death.
•
Always comply with all state and local laws
governing highway safety and lighting and
marking requirements.
•
Do not exceed this implements transport
speed of 20 mph (32 kmh). Exceeding this
speed may cause loss of control during
transport or braking and serious injury or
death.
• Transport only with a properly ballasted trac-
tor and a properly attached safety tow chain.
•
Do not transport with a motor vehicle.
• Reduce speed and use additional caution
when on inclines, towing when on adverse
surface conditions, and turning.
•
Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
•
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
•
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from equipment while engine is running.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
• Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt
securely fastened. Falling off power unit
can result in death from being run over or
crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in
“locked up” position at all times.
•
Never allow riders on power unit or attach-
ment.
•
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten
seat belt, place transmission in neutral,
engage brake, and ensure all other controls
are disengaged before starting power unit
engine.
• Look down and to the rear and make sure
area is clear before operating in reverse.
•
Use extreme care when working close to
fences, ditches, other obstructions, or on
hillsides.