Prepare For Emergencies
• Be prepared in case of emergencies.
•
Keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit close
to the machine.
• Keep emergency phone numbers close to your
phone.
• Know your address so emergency services
can locate you if an emergency arises.
Replace Safety Signs
• Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
•
Safety signs are identified in Section 3 of this
manual.
• Replacement safety signs are available from
your Baumalight dealer.
Do Not Allow Riders
• NEVER lift or carry anyone with brush mulcher.
• NEVER use brush mulcher as a work
platform.
• NEVER allow passengers on brush mulcher.
Lower Operating Speed
• Lower operating speed while loading,
unloading or performing heavy operations.
• Keep load low and move at slow speeds on
rough or uneven terrain.
Avoid Rollover
The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or
serious injury. To help prevent rollover:
• Travel at a slow speed.
• Avoid sharp turns & sudden movement on
slopes.
• Carry loads close to the ground.
• Avoid holes, ditches and other obstructions
which may cause equipment to rollover.
• Balance load so weight is evenly distributed
and load is stable.
• Use caution when operating on slopes and do
not operate on excessively steep slopes.
• Do not exceed load capacity of equipment.
Avoid Powerlines &
Underground Utilities
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DANGER
Prevent electrocution�
Death or serious injury can result if
equipment comes near or contacts
power lines�
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact�
DO NOT leave the operator’s seat if any part of the
equipment contacts electric lines or cables.
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