| SAFETY |
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DANGER! | All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including |
| (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel |
| Guards, Gearbox Shields, Hydraulic Tank Shields, and |
| Retractable Door Shields should be used and main- |
| tained in good working condition. All safety devices |
| should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing |
| or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items |
| must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of |
| injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or |
| blade contact. |
DANGER! | The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for |
| rugged use. However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects |
| such as steel guard rails and concrete abutments. Such impact could |
| cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To |
| reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, |
| never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles. |
WARNING! | Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as |
| gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before mowing. |
| Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent machine |
| damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any objects that cannot be |
| removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator. |
| Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign object. Repair all |
| damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is balanced before |
| resuming mowing. |
WARNING! | Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become |
| entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then |
| swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a |
| situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even |
| death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any |
| like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items. |
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WARNING! | Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and |
| mower. Safe mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, |
| density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 0 to 5 mph. |
| Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, |
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| objects are to be avoided. |
WARNING! | Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there |
| are no persons are behind the mower and use extreme care when mowing in |
| reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed where you can safely operate and |
| control the tractor and mower. Never mow an area in the reverse direction that |
| you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material. |
WARNING! | Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result serious |
| injury or even death. |
WHIRLWIND 08/01 | Safety Section |
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