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2�3 SAFETY TRAINING
1.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator or
bystander.
2. In addition to the 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 this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is
an informed, careful operator."
We ask you to be that kind of
an operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Using
instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Accidents can be avoided.
4.
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to preventable injuries� Read this manual
before assembly or using, to acquaint
yourself with the machine� If this machine
is used by any person other than yourself,
or is loaned or rented, it is the machine
owner's responsibility to make certain that
the operator, prior to using:
• Reads and understands the operator's
manuals�
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of
the equipment�
• Understands and knows how to perform
the "safe condition" procedure:
•
disengage the drive
•
shut off the engine
•
ensure components have stopped moving.
•
remove spark plug cable
•
turn fuel valve off.
•
block & chock the wheels
5.
Know your controls and how to stop the machine
quickly in an emergency. Read this manual and
the one provided with the engine.
6. Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only
a properly trained and physically able person will
use the machinery. A person who has not read
and understood all using and safety instructions
is not qualified to use the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. If the elderly are
assisting with the work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
2�4 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not children to play on or around the stored
machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2�5 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1.
Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of machinery on public
roads.
2.
Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in good
working condition.
3.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down
for rough terrain and cornering.
4.
Be sure the machine is hitched positively to
the tractor and a retainer is used through the
mounting pins.
5.
Do not drink and drive.
6.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch
for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
7.
Never allow riders on the machine.
