Follow Safe Operating Procedures

CAUTION:

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• Never operate mower-conditioner when other people are in the vicinity. Stones and other objects can be thrown great distances by the rotating cutting blades. Keep curtains in place to reduce the potential for thrown objects.
• Operate mower-conditioner only with a tractor equipped with a complete operator enclosure.
• Before starting machine, lower platform to the ground. Engage tractor PTO and gradually increase the speed.
• Operate tractor at rated PTO speed. If engine speed is too slow or too fast, machine may not perform properly.
• Where conditions make it necessary to slow ground speed, shift to a lower gear rather than reducing engine speed. The engine will maintain rated speed and keep conditioner and cutterbar running at optimum mowing and conditioning speed.
• Operate machine from tractor seat only.
• Never adjust machine while in motion.
• Slow down when turning or traveling over rough ground.
• Shut off tractor engine and engage tractor parking brake and/or place transmission in "Park" when leaving tractor. Remove key when leaving tractor unattended.