Servis-Rhino RC-12 manual Safety Instructions

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Remove all foreign objects from, and stay clear of, the front of the cutter unit. Do not get near the rotating knives.

•Disengage power to the mower before starting the engine.

•Never allow anyone near the equipment while in operation, and watch out for traffic when crossing or working near a roadway. Make certain flashers are operating when mowing next to traffic lanes.

•The tractor and the mower should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking an object. Repair all damage before restarting and operating the equipment.

•Do not attempt to clear discharge, remove obstacles, adjust belts, or repair equipment before stopping the tractor engine. Never place hands or feet near knives or belts when the tractor engine is running.

•Do not operate any RHINO mower which is vibrating excessively. Vibration is caused by a rotating part which is out of balance. The vibration will cause additional damage to the equipment. Cutting rotor vibra- tion could be caused by the following:

1.Wire, rope, rags, etc., wound around the shaft.

2.Knives missing or broken.

3.Knife hanger lugs which have broken off the shaft.

4.Cutting rotor bearings worn.

5.Cutting rotor bent from striking an object.

6.Cutting rotor not rotating at recommended speed.

•Decrease travel speed for slopes and sharp turns to reduce the possibility of tipping or loss of control. It is suggested, depending on the amount of slope, to mow up and down rather than across the slope.

•Do not release the clutch suddenly, especially when going up a hill.

•Never engage power to the mower when the shredder unit is in the TRANSPORT position.

•Always repair small problems before they become large ones.

•Never work on the shredder or the tractor while the engine is running.

•Never leave the shredder unit in the raised position without proper support. Do not rely on the mower hydraulics to hold the unit up while working on it. If a hydraulic connection is loosened or a control lever is shifted, the cutter unit will come down. Always block up securely.

RC12 12-05 Introduction Section 2-5

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INTRODUCTION