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 (A)

M74608

AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING KNIVES

· Keep hands, feet and clothing away.

CAUTION (B)

M74608

AVOID INJURY FROM LOSS OF BRAKING OR STEERING

· Install ballast per Operator's Manual.

CAUTION (C)

M74608

AVOID INJURY

· READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

· Ballast power unit per operator's manual.

· Know location and function of controls.

· Keep all shields in place.

· Stay clear of power driven parts.

· Never carry riders.

· Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.

BEFORE DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING

· Shut off engine and remove key.

· Lock brake for park.

· Lower or block up machine.

Operate Safely

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

· Inspect machine 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 properly. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

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

· If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before continuing operate. Keep machine properly maintained and in good working order. Keep all shields and guards in place and fastened properly.

· DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

· Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

· DO NOT let anyone, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, ride on machine or vehicle.

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

· Raise tiller as-high-as it will go before you drive between work areas.

· DO NOT use tiller near the edge of a ditch or bank. Tiller can push tractor.

· Slow down on slopes.

· Stop tiller when you are NOT tilling.

· Tines turn at 250 rpm and can cause serious injury. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from tiller when tines are turning-always keep bystanders well away.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

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

· 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.

Practice Safe Maintenance

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

· 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 engine cool.

· Securly support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.

· Never run engine unless park brake is locked.

· Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease or debris.

· Do not modify machine. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.