SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Make certain all movement of equipment com- ponents has stopped before approaching for ser- vice.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body under- neath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper- ator's Manual instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.
Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury.
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
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.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.
Wear gloves when installing belt. Be careful to prevent fingers from being caught between belt and pulley.
Use care when installing or removing belt from
STORAGE
Follow manual instructions for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor- age area.
RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006)
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