WOODS
SAFETY
MACHINE OPERATION | OPERATING SAFELY |
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– Check operator present interlock system and | In general | |||
brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems | – Use extra care when loading or unloading the | |||
before using. | machine onto a trailer or truck. | |||
– Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. | – Watch out for traffic when near or crossing | |||
Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices | roadways. | |||
in place and in proper working condition. They | – Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where | |||
are for your protection. | ||||
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. | ||||
– Keep all fasteners such as nuts, bolts and pins | ||||
– Do not place your foot on the ground while | ||||
well secured. | ||||
operating the machine. | ||||
– Visually inspect blades, blade bolts and the cutter | ||||
– Before operating, lower the discharge chute, | ||||
assembly for wear or damage. Replace worn or | ||||
install the mulcher or put the entire grass catcher | ||||
damaged blades and bolts to preserve balance. | ||||
in place. | ||||
– Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are | ||||
– Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. | ||||
in good operating condition. | ||||
Never direct the discharge toward a bystander. | ||||
– Do not engage blades until ready to mow. | ||||
Stop operation if someone approaches. | ||||
| – Keep washout ports and other mower housing | |||
| service openings closed when mowing. | |||
| – Use care when pulling loads or using heavy | |||
| equipment. | |||
| - | Use only approved drawbar hitch points. | ||
| - | Limit loads to those you can safely control. | ||
| - | Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. | ||
| - | Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when | ||
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| suggested in the operator's manual. | ||
| – Never leave a machine unattended. Always turn | |||
| off blades, set parking brake, stop engine and | |||
| remove keys before dismounting. | |||
Starting
– Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine.
– Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:
- the parking brake is on; - the PTO is disengaged;
- the traction drive is in NEUTRAL.
– When starting the engine, make sure hands and feet are clear of the blades.
– Do not start the machine while standing in front of the discharge chute or with the chute directed at someone.
– Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Throttle to idle or lowest possible engine speed.
– Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.
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