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2�3 SAFETY TRAINING
1.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately,
our efforts to provide safe equipment can
be wiped out by a single careless act of an
operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident pre
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vention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is
an informed, careful opera
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tor." We ask you to be that
kind of an operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to
read and understand ALL
Safety and Using instructions in the manual
and to follow these. Accidents can be avoid
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ed.
4.
Working with unfamiliar equipment can
lead to preventable injuries� Read this
manual before assembly or using, to ac-
quaint yourself with the machine� If this
machine is used by any person other than
yourself, or is loaned or rented, it is the
machine owner's responsibility to make
certain that the operator, prior to using:
• Reads and understands the operator's
manuals�
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of
the equipment�
• Understands and knows how to perform
the "safe condition" procedure:
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disengage the drive
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shut off the engine
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ensure components have stopped moving.
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remove spark plug cable
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turn fuel valve off.
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block & chock the wheels
5.
Know your controls and how to stop the
machine quickly in an emergency. Read this
manual and the one provided with the engine.
6. Train all new personnel and review instruc
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tions frequently with existing workers. Be
certain only a properly trained and physically
able person will use the machinery. A person
who has not read and understood all using
and safety instructions is not qualified to use
the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious in
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jury or death. If the elderly are assisting with
the work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
2�4 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2�5 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1.
Comply with state and local laws governing
safety and transporting of machinery on public
roads.
2.
Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in good
working condition.
3.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow
down for rough terrain and cornering.
4.
Be sure the machine is hitched positively to
the tractor and a retainer is used through the
mounting pins.
5.
Do not drink and drive.
6.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for
traffic when operating near or crossing road
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ways.
7.
Never allow riders on the machine.
