Twose MAXICUT 280, Operator'S Manual

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The operator and all support personnel should wear ‘hard hats’, ‘safety
shoes’ and ‘safety glasses’ at all times for protection from injury by falling
objects and items thrown by the machine.
Operate the mower only with a tractor equipped with an approved ‘roll over
protection system (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor – particularly during a
turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the Tractor.
Before leaving the tractor seat always engage the brake and/or set the
tractor transmission in parking gear. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine,
remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the tractor shift
lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling.
Never mount or dismount a moving tractor. Operate the tractor controls from
the tractor seat only.
Many varied objects such as wire, cable, rope or chains can become
entangled in the operating parts of mower head. These items could then
swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a
situation is extremely hazardous. Inspect the cutting area for any such
objects and remove prior to mowing. Never allow the cutting blades to
contact such items.
Be particularly careful in transport. Turn curves or go up hills only at a low
speed and at a gradual steering angle. Ensure that at least 20% of the
tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steering. Slow down
on rough or uneven surfaces.
Ensure that all necessary signs are correctly displayed, and clearly visible,
when working or transporting on or near a public highway.
(Contact your
Local Highway Authority to ensure you are fully conversant with your
responsibilities on this subject).
Use flashing warning lights when working or
transporting on or near a public highway to indicate to other road users a
potential hazard. Always abide by local traffic regulations.
Ensure all moving parts of the machine are regularly inspected for wear and
replaced with authorised service parts if an excessive amount of wear is
present.
Ensure the machine is regularly inspected for loose fasteners, worn or
broken parts and loose or leaky fittings. Ensure all pins are fitted with cotter
pins and washers. Serious injury can result from failure to maintain this
machine in good working order.