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2�6 PREPARATION
1.
Never use the machine until you have read and
completely understand this manual, the tractor
Operator's Manual and each of the Safety
Messages found on the safety signs on the
tractor and machine.
2. Personal
protection
equipment
(
PPE) including
hard hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes, and
gloves are
recommended
during assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal,
cleaning, or moving the unit. Do not allow
long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewellery to
be around equipment.
3.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING
LOSS!
Power equipment with or
without equipment attached
can often be noisy enough
to cause permanent, partial hearing loss. We
recommend that you wear hearing protection
on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator's
position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on a
long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss.
Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over
a long-term basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss.
NOTE:
Hearing loss from loud
noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and
other such sources close to the ear) is cumulative
over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
4. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might be hooked or snagged,
causing injury or damage.
5. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
2�7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1.
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2.
Follow good shop practices.
•
Keep service area
clean and
dry.
•
Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
•
Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3.
Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
4.
Before working on this machine, place the
machine in "Safe Condition" (pg 10)
5.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
6.
Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
Use heavy or leather gloves when handling
blades.
7.
Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to restore
your equipment to original specifications. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries
or damages caused by use of unapproved parts
and/or accessories.
8. A
fire extinguisher
and first aid kit
should be kept
readily accessible
while performing
maintenance on
this equipment.
9.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all electrical and fuel connections
are properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe
condition.
10.
When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and devices
are installed before placing unit in service.
