Filter
Top Products
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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 an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and confi guration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
It has been said “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of operator.
• Training
Safety instructions are important! Read all attachment
and power unit manuals; follow all safety rules
and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and
safety decals are available from your dealer.) Failure
to follow instructions or safety rules can result in
serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this manual and
need assistance, see your dealer.
Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable of
the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments,
and all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this
equipment without proper instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
• Preparation
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifi cations unless
instructed otherwise in this manual.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to
avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment
for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator
or fi lter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted,
and in good operating condition.
Make sure collar slides freely and is seated fi rmly in
tractor PTO spline groove.
Before putting equipment into service, check and
adjust driveline length as instructed in Operator’s
Manual. Driveline must not bottom out or pull apart
throughout the full range of the tractor hitch. Do not
operate until driveline length is correct.
Make sure driveline shield safety chain is attached as
shown in this manual. Replace if damaged or broken.
Check that driveline guards rotate freely on driveline
before putting equipment into service.
Before starting power unit, check all equipment drive-
line guards for damage. Replace any damaged guards.
Make sure all guards rotate freely on all drivelines. If
guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and
replace bearings before putting equipment into service.
Inspect chain or rubber guards before each use. Re-
place if damaged.
Remove accumulated debris from this equipment,
power unit, and engine to avoid fi re hazard.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab
and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling
off power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked
up” position at all times.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must
be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in
transport position. Without this weight, tractor could
tip over, causing personal injury or death. The
weight may be attained with a loader, front wheel
weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights.
Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
Safety 5