Operator Safety

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:

•READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.

•WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment

•WEAR appropriate breathing respirator when operating in dusty conditions to avoid respiratory diseases.

•DO NOT WEAR loose clothing or jewelry to avoid rotating parts entanglement injury.

•DO NOT USE DRUGS or ALCOHOL before or while operating equipment.

•DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.

•CONSULT medical professional for medication impairment side effects.

•STAY CLEAR of hot surfaces such as Mufflers, hydraulic pumps, valves and tanks.

•STAY ALERT, prolonged operation can cause fatigue, STOP and REST.

•OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT or with lights that gives at least 100 yards clear visibility.

•BE ABLE TO SEE and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign objects.

•Avoid backing up while mowing, vision may be limited, severe damage or injury can occur.

•DO NOT run tractor in enclosed building without adequate exhaust ventilation.

•NORMAL SPEED range is between 1 to 2 mph(1-3 kph).

•ADJUST MOWING SPEED for terrain conditions and grass type, density and cut height.

•REDUCE MOWING SPEED when near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines and to avoid debris and foreign objects.

•DO NOT operate the tractor or mower unless the equipment is maintained and operating properly.

•DISCONTINUE OPERATION if tractor or mower electrical and hydraulic controls do no function properly.

•DISCONTINUE OPERATION of the tractor if the braking or steering systems do not function properly.

•DO NOT operate the tractor or mower if there are any hydraulic leaks.

•DO NOT operate in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING or use enclosed tractor cab.

PTO SPEED:

•DO NOT EXCEED IMPLEMENT RATED PTO SPEED

•AVOID exceeding rated PTO speeds that may result in broken drivelines or blade failures.

SAFETY SIGNS:

•REPLACE missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately. PN OSBM-01

DB150 07/11

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