Bush Hog GC-250 manual Important Safety Precautions, Training, Preparation, Operation

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. This information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.

Training

• Regard the Bush Hog GC-250 Grass Catcher as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit.

• Before operating your Grass Catcher, carefully read and understand this manual and the operator’s man- ual for your mower in their entirety. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equip- ment. If the operator( s) or mechanic(s) can not read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

• Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel. Never allow children, teenagers, or peo- ple unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the opera- tor.

• Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pe ts, are nearby. Keep in min d that th e operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to pro perly an d safely
perform the job.
•The use of personal protective equipment, such as (b ut not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet,
and head is recommended.		and long tro users. Do not op erate equipme nt w hen
• W hile mow ing, alwa ys we ar sub stantial footwear
barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, stick s, wire s,
bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the opera-
tor or bystanders.
Operation
Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration
of the equipment, these f actors are also dependent upon the aw areness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of the personnel involved in the op eration, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for
mowing. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for the mower for additional hazard control and accident preven-
tion information.
•	To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures:
	Become familiar with all operating	•	Never do maintenance or repairs
	and safety instruction in the
	Operator’s manual for the mower	•	while the engine is running.
•	before using this attachment.		Never operate the lawn mower
	Never remove the discharge tube,		unless you install a mulch plate,
			discharge deflector, or entire grass
	bags, bagger top or discharge		collection system.
	deflector while the engine is
•	running.
	Always shut the engine off, engage
	parking brake, wait for all moving

parts to stop and remove key before clearing an obstruction from the bagging system.

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