SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
Avoid contact with electrical wires.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
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.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine.
Shift tractor transmission into park or neutral and set brakes before engaging PTO and grinding.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
Do not operate auxiliary hydraulics during transport.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Use extreme care when working close to fences, ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower equipment to ground or block securely, turn off engine, remove key, and disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
NEVER GO UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system
•Service work does not require going under- neath.
•Read Operator's Manual for service instruc-
tions or have service performed by a qualified dealer.
TRANSPORTATION
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.
Reduce transport speed to avoid bouncing and brief loss of steering control.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Turn off power to unit before transporting.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Service and maintenance work not covered in OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety proce- dures may be required. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower equipment to ground or block securely, turn off engine, remove key, and disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper- ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic- ing equipment.
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Never perform service or maintenance with engine running.
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SG100 Safety Rules (Rev. 6/16/2006)