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During Operation
During Operation Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
•
Do not operate the machine when tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Keep bystanders, children, and pets out of
the operating area. Do not allow children to
operate the machine. Allow only people who are
responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions,
and physically capable to operate the machine.
•
Never carry passengers on the machine.
•
Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the tines.
•
Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove
the key, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
inspect the tines after striking an object or if there
is an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
•
Always maintain proper tire pressure.
•
Reduce traction speed on rough roads and
surfaces.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
•
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and review the
conditions to determine whether you can operate
the machine in the conditions on that day and at
that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a
change in slope operation for the machine.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
•
Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
•
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
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