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Important Safety Information
Land Pride
General
1.Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not been properly trained in its safe operation.
2.To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects, the use of front and rear safety shields is strongly recommend- ed.
3.Do not let children operate the cutter.
4.Never allow passengers.
5.Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near the cutter while blades are in motion.
6.Before cutting, clear the area of objects and debris that could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the cutter.
7.After striking an object, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and inspect for damage before continuing.
8.Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary. De- bris may be thrown from the front of the cutter; therefore, increasing the risk of injury to the operator.
9.Check the cutter periodically for loose hardware and tight- en if necessary.
10.Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and gullies.
11.When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehi- cles. Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws.
12.Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport posi- tion.
13.Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways.
14.Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing up.
15.Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from flying objects.
16.Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition. do not operate cutter with shields missing.
17.Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may re- sult. This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a 540 or 1,000 rpm rear PTO. Important: Never should a machine equipped for 540 rpm PTO be operated by a tractor equipped with a 1,000 rpm PTO nor should a 1,000 rpm PTO machine be operated with a tractor equipped with a 540 rpm PTO.
18.In order to maintain steering control, add ballast to trac- tor. To determine the amount of ballast required refer to your tractor operator’s manual.
19.Before performing maintenance, disconnect PTO driveline and hydraulic hoses and securely block cutter on safe sup- porting stands. Do not position stands under axle or wheel supports.
20.Transport cutter with transport axle lock pin installed and wing lock latches in place.
21.Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have suffi- cient force to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic hoses before applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or card- board, not body parts, to check for suspected leaks. If in- jured, seek medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury. Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result.
22.Do not permit anyone to stand between tractor and cutter - especially during tractor
23.Purge air from hydraulic system before attempting to raise or lower wings.
24.Stand clear of wings when raising or lowering.
Transporting
1.Be alert to traffic when crossing or operating near road- ways. Always maintain complete control of the machine. Know your state and local laws concerning highway safety and regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting machinery.
2.Do not exceed 15 mph when trasnporting. Transport only with a farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power. See “Tractor Requirements” Section 1, PAGE 8.
3.Always make sure flashing safety lights, slow moving vehi- cle emblem, and reflectors are in place and visible prior to transporting the machine on public roads, when required.
4.Do not transport at night or during other periods of poor visibility.
Tire Handling & Repair
1.Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equip- ment.
2.Do not
3.When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved.
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