Operate Safely
Under Mount Mower Safety Practices
When mowing with an under mount mower:
— Keep removable discharge chute in place and over discharge opening.
—Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating.
—Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing
mowed area.
— Before clearing a clogged mower or discharge chute, shut down your machine using proper equipment shut down practice. (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices.)
Never Stand
on Mower –
Keep Away
Keep Chute
in Place
Stop Blade
Before
Unclogging
Operate Safely
Wing Or Boom Mower
Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks
Check for overhead obstructions with raised wing or boom mowers to avoid serious injury or death by contact with:
— Electrical power lines and apparatus.
— Low tree limbs.
— Other overhead obstructions.
— Maintain specified distance from power lines and apparatus. Never approach energized power lines or apparatus with any part of your machine unless all local, state/provincial and federal (OSHA) required safety precautions have been taken. Use extreme caution.
DANGER! Avoid electrocution or serious injury from contact with or inadequate clearance to energized power lines or apparatus. Do not allow the machine or attachment to approach or contact any power line. Do not approach or touch any machine in contact with a power line.
Do Not
Approach Energized
Power Lines
Stay Clear
of Energized
Equipment
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