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WORK AREA (During Assembly and Operation)
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Keep work area clean,
free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause
accidents.
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Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a
landscape drag
. Distractions can cause
you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
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Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits,
water pipes and other mechanical hazards in your
work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s view that
may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.
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Be alert of your surroundings.
Using a
landscape drag
in confined work areas may put you
dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert,
watch what you are doing and use common sense when using a
landscape drag
. Do
not use a
landscape drag
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating a
landscape drag
may result in serious personal injury.
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Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
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Use safety apparel and equipment.
Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields which
comply with current national standards, or when needed, a face shield. Use as dust mask in dusty
work conditions. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid safety shoes,
hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
LANDSCAPE DRAG USE AND CARE
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Do not modify the landscape drag in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for
which the
landscape drag
was designed.
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Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the landscape drag.
Broken parts
will affect the
landscape drag
operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
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Do not exceed the landscape drag load capacity.
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Distribute the load evenly.
Uneven loads may cause the
landscape drag
to tip, resulting in
personal injury to the operator or others.
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Use the landscape drag on flat and level surfaces
capable of supporting the
landscape drag
and its maximum load. Pulling or pushing a load on a slanted or uneven surface can result in loss of
control.
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Store idle landscape drag.
When
landscape drag
is not in use, store it in a secure place out of
the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
