Follow A Safety Program
Some Rules You Must Work By (continued)
—Only qualified and authorized individuals may operate this equipment.
—Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate the equipment. Children are not qualified to operate this equipment.
—Do not allow any riders.
— Use
— Keep bystanders 300 ft (92 m) from the mowing operation.
—Know the worksite before you use the mower. Be aware of possible terrain hazards that you may
encounter. Remove or mark obstacles and debris that could damage or be thrown by the mower.
— Only use attachments and parts that are approved by the mower manufacturer.
— Make sure all attachments are lowered, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and cycle the control levers. Remove the key before leaving the tractor. (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices.)
—When transporting the mower on a trailer, follow the manufacturer’s detailed instructions for loading, tying down and unloading the mower.
Keep
Children
Away from Equipment
Keep
Bystanders
Away
No Riders
Shut Down
Unattended
Equipment
Follow A Safety Program
Know The Equipment
Read and understand the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE safety signs and other informational signs on the tractor and mower and in the manufacturer’s operator’s manual. Ask your supervisor or mower dealer to explain any information you do not understand. Failure to obey safety instructions could result in death or serious injury.
Read and
Understand All
Safety Signs
Make sure all the manufacturer’s protective structures, guards, shields, screens and panels are in good repair, in place and securely fastened. Damaged, missing or weakened safety components can create a hazardous situation for you as the operator. Never remove or modify any safety components including thrown object shielding on a mower.
Know the following about your tractor and mower:
—Function, purpose and use of all controls.
—Correct operation speeds.
—Slope and uneven terrain capabilities and proper operation.
—Braking and steering characteristics.
—Turning radius and clearances.
—How to quickly stop equipment in an emergency.
Read and
Understand
Manuals Before
Operating
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