Safety

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.

The operator's manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.

WARNING

To avoid injury, read operator's manual. Never carry riders. Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.

Operate Safely

· Know your controls and how to stop quickly. Read your machine Operator's Manual.

· Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.

· To avoid possible personal injury and/or equipment damage, never exceed the recommended operating speed range of 5 to 8 km/hr (3 to 5 mph).

· DO NOT attempt to disconnect attachment from tractor with weight or spreading material remaining in the attachment.

· Tines and plugging spoons have extremely sharp points. Wear gloves and handle with care.

· Store attachment with tines against wall or floor to avoid accidental contact.

· Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

· Only tow your attachment behind machines for which it was designed. See your John Deere dealer for product information.

· Check vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

· Inspect machine and attachment before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

· Clear work area of objects that might be thrown or struck. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

· If you hit an object, stop and inspect machine and attachment. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachment properly maintained and in good working order.

· DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

· Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

· DO NOT let anyone, especially children, stand or ride on machine or attachment.

· DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate machine.

· Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

· Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

· Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the mower.

· Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.

· Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires your full attention.

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people:

· DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.

· See your local Recycling Center or John Deere dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.

· A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product.

Practice Safe Maintenance

· Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.

· Plugging spoons and tines are sharp. Wear gloves and handle with care.

· Remove all weight and/or material from attachment before disconnecting unit from tractor.

· Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.

· Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting caught.

· Lower attachments to the ground before servicing machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and remove the key. Let machine cool.

· Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.

· Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications may impair its function and safety.

· Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.

Parking Safely

1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Disengage mower blades.

3. Lower attachments to the ground.

4. Lock the park brake.

5. Stop the engine.

6. Remove the key.

7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator's seat.

8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

Tire Safety

Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: · Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. · Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. · When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. · Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.