Land Pride RC25 Series, RC35 Series, RC15 Series manual Safety Notations

9/25/08

Important Safety Information

For your safety and to develop a better understanding of your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections of this manual before operation.

Land Pride Table of Contents

This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the imple- ment and should remain so when loaned or sold.

Prior To Operation

			!		1.	Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not
Safety Notations						been properly trained in its safe operation.
					2.	Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a						flying objects.
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
					3.	To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects,
safety precautions must be taken. When you see this sym-
						the use of front safety shields is strongly recommended.
bol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
					4.	Do not let children operate the implement.
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; haz-
					5.	Never allow passengers.
ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
					6.	Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
						the engine running.
personnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
					7.	Before cutting, clear the area of objects and debris that
nance and storage of equipment.
						could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the
Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout
						cutter.
your Operator’s Manual:					During Operation
!
					1.	Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near
		DANGER!				the cutter while blades are in motion.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not					2.	After striking an object, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word						inspect for damage before continuing.
is limited to the most extreme situations.					3.	Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary. De-
!						bris may be thrown from the front of the cutter; therefore, in-
						creasing the risk of injury to the operator.
					4.	Check the cutter periodically for loose hardware and tighten
	WARNING!
						if necessary.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
					5.	Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport posi-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
						tion.
!					6.	Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing
						up.
		CAUTION!
					7.	Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-						gullies.
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
					8.	Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night and
to alert against unsafe practices
						during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best to pre-
Safety Rules						vent highway accidents.
						Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways.
				!9. Always maintain complete control of the machine. Know
						your state and local laws concerning highway safety and
		These rules and instructions
						regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting ma-
must be reviewed at least annually						chinery.
					10. Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition. Do not
		by all operators!
						operate cutter with shields missing.
					11. Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may re-
						sult. This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a
Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless-						540 rpm rear PTO.
ness, caused by failure of the operator to follow safety pre-					12. In order to maintain steering control, add ballast to tractor.
cautions. Even though your implement is designed with						To determine the amount of ballast required refer to your
many built-in safety features, the following precautions are						tractor operator’s manual.
mandatory to prevent such accidents.					During Maintenance
Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the
					1.	Before performing maintenance, disconnect PTO driveline
Operator’s Manual and understands how to operate it						and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands. Do not
safely.						position stands under axle or wheel supports.

RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M 1