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• Never place any part of body under cutting blade shield.
Cutting
• Always wear protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and
ear protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will
minimize the chance of injury. Do not operate the equipment if you have long
hair, loose clothing, or jewelry; all of which may get tangled in moving parts. Do
not operate the machine barefoot or with open sandals.
• Do not allow bystanders to come near machine when cutting.
• Rotating cutting blades can throw stones or debris and cause injuries and
damages to nearby people, animals, crops, buildings, automobiles, etc. Pay
attention to the safety of surroundings and plan ahead when cutting.
• Never attempt to cut with cutting blade shield open.
• When cutting, drive forward. Machine is intended to cut brush while moving
forward, and this best prevents stones and debris from being thrown.
• Turn cutting rotary clutch to [ON] only when cutting. Keep it in [OFF] position all
the other times.
• Never attempt to cut brush on the edge of a ditch or bank. Shoulder of the ditch
or bank may collapse. Pay special attention after heavy rain or earthquake.
• Inspect the work site beforehand; inspect terrain and locate holes, drops, or
obstacles. Also inspect overhead obstacles such as the branches of a tree. Pay
special attention when working near these areas.
