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Important Safety Information
10/28/05
Land Pride
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Important Safety Information
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the
instructions
given
in
this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read
and
comprehended
this
manual and who has not been
properly
trained
in
the
safe
operation of the equipment.
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Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.
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Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
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Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
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Dismounting from a moving
tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
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Do not stand between the tractor
and implement during hitching.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
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Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
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Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
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Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
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Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
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DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
For Your Protection
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Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
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Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
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Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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