| equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; | |
(Safety Rules continued from previous page) SAFETY RULES | ||
Always sit in power unit seat when operating | and respirator or filter mask where appropriate | |
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! | ||
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat | Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the | |
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and | ||
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, | ||
secured. Never place any part of the body under- | ||
and ensure all other controls are disengaged | ||
neath equipment or between moveable parts even | ||
before starting power unit engine. | ||
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic | ||
Look down and to the rear and make sure area | ||
system leak down, hydraulic system failures, | ||
is clear before operating in reverse. | ||
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers | ||
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Use extreme care when working close to fences, | can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- | |
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides. | edly and cause severe injury or death. | |
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Never perform service or maintenance with engine running.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.
MAINTENANCE
Before dismounting tractor or performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off engine, set parking brake, operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, and remove key.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
STORAGE
To help prevent injury caused by a falling imple- ment, always detach on a hard level surface.
Block equipment securely for storage.
Do not climb or lean on stored equipment.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor- age area.
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Heritage Landscape. (8/8/2006)
