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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. Before using the Slasher, read and ensure you understand the contents of this Safety and Operator’s Manual
for the associated implement. Note all the safety instructions.
3. Never allow an improperly trained person, children or anyone who is not familiar with the safety rules and
operating instructions to attach or operate the slasher.
4. Before operating the slasher, check all pins, bolts and connections to be sure they are securely in place.
Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
5. Do not allow unrestrained long hair; lose clothing, or jewelry to be around moving parts.
6. Operating only in daylight or good artificial light.
7. Wear ear protection when operating the slasher.
8. Ensure the P.T.O horse power and three point linkage lifting capacity of the tractor matches the requirements
of the slasher, refer to the tractor operators manual for safe working loads, including any counter-weighting
that may be required to balance the weight of the slasher.
9. Do not operate the slasher without all the tractor and slasher safety shields in place.
10. Never operate the tractor and slasher until you have read and completely understand the Safety and
Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Decals attached to the tractor and slasher.
11. Check the gearbox oil level and safety clutch adjustment before using the slasher.
12. Before slashing, clear the area to be cut, of stones, branches or other debris that might be thrown by the
slasher, causing injury or damage.
13. Before operating the Slasher inspect the area to be cut to ensure that you are familiar with the ground
conditions and in particular any obstacles that may be partially hidden.
14. Keep all people and animals at a safe distance from moving parts and blade thrown debris.
15. Use caution when changing direction on hills. Avoid high speed, steep slopes, sharp turns, sudden breaking
and rough terrain.
16. If working under rough conditions with a linkage slasher fitted with a rigid tower, a chain or other flexible top
link can be used to allow the slasher to follow the terrain independently of the tractor.
17. Before dismounting from the tractor, or allowing any person to approach the slasher, disengage the P.T.O,
switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and ensure the slasher blades have stopped rotating.
18. Never allow any person to ride on the slasher when the machine is operating.
19. Always operate the slasher from the tractor seat.
20. Never clear grass or earth away from the slasher while it is operating.
21. Ensure the tractor engine is switched off and the parking brake is applied before performing any inspection
or maintenance on the slasher.
22. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
23. Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
24. Ens
ure maintenance is carried out regularly by a qualified person. Pay particular attention to the P.T.O shaft,
safety guards, cutter bar and blades.
1.3 Storage Safety
1. Store the machine in an area away from human activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
3. Store the machine in a dry, level area.
4. Clean grease and oil as required and protect it from the elements.