Important Safety Information

Land Pride

Important Safety Information

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a

!safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in

the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.

Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.

Make sure all guards and shields

are in place and secured before

operating the implement.

Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

Dismounting from a moving

tractor could cause serious injury

or death.

Do not stand between the tractor

and implement during hitching.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when raising implement. Make

Be Aware of

Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:

!DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

!WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

!CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

sure all persons are clear of

working area.

Turning tractor too tight may

cause implement to ride up on

wheels. This could result in injury

or equipment damage.

For Your Protection

Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

Shutdown and Storage

Lower machine to ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.

Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.

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