OPERATION
Safety is of primary importance to the owner / operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Many of the messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner / operator / dealer should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this mower during assembly, use, and maintenance.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a signal word, as seen below, is intended to warn the owner / operator of impending hazards and the degree of injury possible during operation.
The lowest level of Safety Message; Warns of possible minor injury. Decals located on the cutter with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
| Imminent death / critical injury. Decals are Red and White. |
WARNING! | Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become |
| entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could |
| then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such |
| a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or |
| even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. |
| Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to |
| contact such items. |
Before any operation of tractor and mower, the user should read and understand the safety and operating instructions for both the tractor and the mower. The user should also be familiar with the location and functions of the units instruments and controls. Being familiar with the machine and it’s controls will increase efficiency and reduce possibility of
serious injury or damage to the unit. The operator should work slowly and carefully until he feels comfortable with the machine. Speed and skill will be attained much easier if the necessary time is spent to familiarize yourself with the machine and its operations.
Since tractor makes and models vary, we recommend reading and following the operators manual provided by the manufacturer pertaining to your particular unit.
WARNING! | Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such |
| as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before |
| mowing. Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent |
| machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any objects that |
| cannot be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by |
| the operator. Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign |
| object. Repair all damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is |
| balanced before resuming mowing. |
| JD 7X30 COUGAR Operation Section |
