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During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose jewelry or loose
clothing.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Keep all bystanders out of the operating area.
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Do not carry passengers on the machine and
keep bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision.
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When transporting the machine on public roads,
follow all traffic regulations and use any additional
accessories that may be required by law, such as
lights, turn signals, slow-moving vehicle (SMV)
signs, and others as required.
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Reduce speed when operating on rough, uneven
terrain, and near curbs, holes, and other sudden
changes in terrain.
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To avoid causing the machine to tip over, be
careful when turning and avoid unsafe maneuvers.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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Review the traction unit specifications to ensure
that you do not exceed its slope capabilities.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– Use extreme caution when operating
the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water hazards, or other
hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over
if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge
caves in. Establish a safety area between the
machine and any hazard.
Operating Tips
Important:
Do not back up the traction unit with
the frame attached. If the machine must be backed
up, each trailing and wing cutting unit must be
removed and manually repositioned. Failure to do
so will result in damage to frame.
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Do not exceed 6 mph (9.7 km/h) ground speed or
quality of cut will be greatly reduced and damage
to the frame and cutting units may occur.
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The best quality of cut is achieved while operating
at approximately 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 km/h).
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Reduce ground speed when turning to ensure that
the outer mowers do not bounce and skip on the
turf.
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