Product Manual

OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued...

! Never allow the cutting blade to contact such items. Cut material higher

at first, allowing finishing mower to clear hidden objects. Never assume

an area is clear. Always Check!

! Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO, set brake, shut off the tractor

engine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow

cutter blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor. Never

leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.

! Never place hands or feet under mower with tractor engine running or

before you are sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.

! Do not reach or place any part of your body under equipment until it is

blocked securely.

! Do not allow riders on the finishing mower or tractor at anytime. There is

no safe place for any riders.

! Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are several hun-

dred feet away to prevent injury by thrown objects. Never direct discharge

chute toward anyone.

! Never operate tractor and finishing mower under trees with low hanging

limbs. Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the

rotating blades.

! The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rug-

ged use. However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects

such as steel guardrails and concrete abutment. Such impact could cause

the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce

the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never

allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles.

! Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn

engine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming

operation.

! Stay alert for uneven terrain, holes, rocks, and roots and other hidden haz-

ards. Keep away from drop-offs and hazards that could cause roll over.

Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting

or operating on hillsides, over rough ground and when operating close to

ditches or fences. Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners

and changing direction on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.

Avoid operation on steep slopes. In extremely uneven terrain, rear wheels

weights, front tractor weight, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve

stability.