OPERATION
OPERATION
9. OPERATING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE SKID STEER AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW. The operator must read and understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the mower and skid steer operator’s manuals. These manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the mower and skid steer without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any mowing operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be mowed and any obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
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.
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.
9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure there are no foreign objects that the mower blades could hit or become entangled with. Remove all foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to remove, mark them clearly and be sure to prevent the mower blades from contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the mower and skid steer at once. Immediately idle the engine speed and disengage the auxiliary hydraulics to stop the mower blades from turning. Wait for all mower rotating motion to stop, then raise the mower and move the skid steer and implement off the object. Inspect the area and remove, or mark the location of the debris. Inspect the condition of the mower and make any needed repairs immediately. Make sure the blades are not damaged and the carrier is balanced before resuming operation.
SL72 03/08 | Operation Section |
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