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2.5 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 Mes-
sages found on the safety signs on the engine
and machine.
2. Personal protec-
tion equipment
including hard
hat, safety glass-
es, safety shoes,
and gloves are
recommended
during assem-
bly, 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 hear-
ing 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 hid-
den 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.
2.6 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 electri-
cal outlets and
tools are prop-
erly grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job
at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never
operate the engine of the engine in a closed
building. The exhaust fumes may cause as-
phyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the clutch brake, and turn fuel valve
off.
5. Never work on rotor unless it is secured by the
clutch brake.
6. Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when per-
forming any service or maintenance work. Use
heavy or leather gloves when handling blades
or knives.
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 tight-
en 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 func-
tion, make sure all safety shields and devices
are installed before placing unit in service.
