Cub Cadet SC2400 manual Working with Your Tractor, Considerations for Safety of Children

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2. Working with Your Tractor

1.Make sure that all the covers and guards are in correct position. Replace any missing or damaged cover immediately.

2.Before turning or when traveling on a rough terrain, or before stopping, decrease the tractor speed in order to prevent upsetting.

3.Use extra caution when operating over rough ground, when crossing ditches or slopes, and when turning corners.

4.Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged. Attempting to turn the tractor while the differential lock is engaged can lead to a roll-over.

5.Stay clear of ditches, holes, embankments or ponds. A hazard of tractor upset can occur more easily if the ground is soft or wet. Before entering an area covered with tall grass, walk the area to detect any obstacles.

6.Always watch where you are going, especially at blind corners, trees, or other objects that can obscure your vision. Remain alert when you are approaching the end of a row, trees or any obstacle.

7.When two or more people are working in one area, always keep in good communication with each other.

8.Do not get on or off a moving tractor.

9.Make certain all tractor lights are illuminated when operating at night.

3. Considerations for Safety of Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume they will remain where you last saw them.

1.Keep children out of the operating area and in the watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

2.Be alert if a child enters the work area, stop your tractor immediately.

3.Never allow a child to ride on the tractor. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

4.Never allow children under 16 years old to operate the machine. Children 16 years and over should only operate machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction.

5.Be extremely careful when backing the tractor. Before and during backing, look back and downward. A child may be in your path.

6.Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.

7.Never allow a child to play on the tractor or implement.

8.Keep children away from hot or running engines. They may suffer burns.

9.Park your tractor on a solid, flat and level place. Engage the parking brake securely, remove the key from the starter key switch to prevent unauthorized operation. If parking on a slope is unavoidable, park the tractor across the slope and chock the wheels.

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