Blue Rhino FC-0024 Know The Work Area, Look Out For Others, Mount And Dismount Tractor Properly

Prepare For Safe Operation

Know The Work Area

Before you operate the mower thoroughly inspect the work area. Walk around the area and inspect the surfaces you will travel on when using the mower.

Walk

Around the

Worksite

Locate and avoid:
— Holes	— Deep mud	— Other utilities
— Drop-offs	— Wet spots	— Any conditions
— Obstacles	— Soft soil	which could
(stumps)	— Rough spots	cause collision,
— Excavations	— Power lines	loss of control
— Standing water	and apparatus	or tipover
		— Steep slopes

Look for debris and obstacles by walking the area before you mow. Objects like wire, cable, rocks, tires, and metal objects that could damage or be thrown by the mower must be removed or marked clearly and avoided.

Correct unsafe conditions. Do not operate in problem areas where debris and obstacles cannot be removed or marked.

Analyze mowing area to determine:

—The most efficient mowing procedure.

—The height of the material to be mowed.

—Operating terrain conditions.

—How to best use forward mowing pattern.

—The potential for bystanders or passers-by to be exposed to thrown objects.

Remove or

Mark Debris and

Obstacles

Look Out For Others

Before starting equipment:

—Walk around the equipment.

—Check for anyone under, on or near the equipment.

—Clear everyone from these areas.

—Sound a warning.

Prepare For Safe Operation

Mount And Dismount Tractor Properly

Always use three-point contact when mounting or dismounting the tractor or mower. Face the machine when you enter or leave the machine. Three-point contact means that three out of four arms and legs are in contact with the machine at all times during mount and dismount.

Before mounting:

—Clean shoes and wipe hands. Clean steps and handholds of snow, ice, mud or oil.

During mounting and dismounting:

—Use handholds and step plates.

—Never grab steering wheels or controls for handholds.

—Never mount or dismount from a moving tractor.

—Never mount or dismount while carrying tools or objects that prevent three-point contact. Put parts or tools down. Maintaining proper contact, climb and then pick up the object.

Use

Three-Point

Contact

Clean Up

Slippery Areas

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