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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 conguration 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.
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Safety 5
Before putting equipment into service, check and adjust
driveline length. 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
driveline 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.
Remove accumulated debris from this equipment,
power unit, and engine to avoid re hazard.
Power unit must be equipped with cab and seat belt.
Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit
can result in death from being run over or crushed.
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.
• 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
and tightened.
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 lter mask
where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted,
and in good operating condition.
Make sure collar slides freely and is seated rmly in
tractor PTO spline groove.