Great Dane GCKA1952S Keep Riders Off, Avoid High Pressure Fluids, Driving Safely on Public Roads

SAFETY

Keep Riders Off

•Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.

•Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious injury.

•Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

•Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses and lines regularly. Replace damaged hoses and lines.

•Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections.

•Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

•Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

•If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source.

Driving Safely on Public Roads

Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with another vehicle on public roads:

•Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at night.

•Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning lights and turn

signals according to local regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be installed.

Checking Wheel Hardware

•A serious accident could occur causing serious injury if wheel hardware is not tight.

•Check wheel hardware tightness often during the first 100 hours of operation.

•Wheel hardware must be tightened to specified torque using the proper procedure anytime it is loosened.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

•Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, and a hard hat when operating the machine.

•Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

•While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

•Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.

Maintenance and Storage

•Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

•Disengage drives, lower implement, lock parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines). Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.

•Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

•Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.

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