General Safety Instruction - Titan 1204 Operation And Parts Manual

2.4 General Safety Instruction

The owner/operator is responsible for the SAFE use
and maintenance of the rotary cutter. Make sure
anyone who is operating, maintaining, or working
around the rotary cutter is familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety practices that should be
used while using the rotary cutter.
In addition to the design features of the rotary
cutter, including safety signs, accident prevention is
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence,
and proper training of the people involved in the
operation, maintenance, and storage of the rotary
cutter.
In addition to this safety section, refer also to safety
messages and instructions in each of the appropriate
sections of the rotary cutter manual.
These general safety instructions apply to the overall
use and maintenance of the rotary cutter.
More specifi c instructions on safety are found in the
operation, maintenance, and storage sections of this
manual. Refer to these sections before performing any
of these tasks.
WARNING
Failure to comply with the following safety
instructions can and will result in serious injury and
possibly even death if they are not understood and
followed.
Read and Understand Manual
To prevent personal injury or even
death, be sure you read and understand
all of the instructions in this manual and other
related OEM equipment
Implement, LLC rotary cutter, if not used and
maintained properly, can be dangerous to users
unfamiliar with its operation. Do not allow operating,
maintaining, adjusting, or cleaning of this rotary
cutter until the user has read this manual and has
developed a thorough understanding of the safety
precautions and functions of the unit.
This rotary cutter is designed for the specifi c
purpose of cutting grass, weeds, and light brush.
DO NOT modify or use this rotary cutter for any
application other than that for which it was
designed.
Rotary cutters maintained or operated improperly,
or by untrained personnel, can be dangerous;
exposing the user and/or bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
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WARNING
Provide User with Literature
Titan Implement, LLC rotary cutter owners
must provide operator instructions to anyone
using the rotary cutter before use, and at least
annually thereafter. Refer to "2.6 OSHA Training
Requirements" on page 14.
Stay Clear
Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before using the rotary cutter.
Under no circumstances should young children be
allowed to work with or around the rotary cutter.
Impaired User Hazard
Do not attempt to assemble, operate, or
maintain this rotary cutter under the
infl uence of drugs or alcohol. Consult your doctor
before using this rotary cutter while taking
prescription medications.
Crush Hazard
Do not allow anyone to ride on the
tractor or the rotary cutter. Falling or
crushing hazards can result in severe injuries or
death.
Falling Hazard
Do not allow riders on the hitch,
tractor, or rotary cutter at any time.
Falling can result in severe injuries or death.
No Unauthorized Modifi cations
Do not modify the rotary cutter or safety
devices. Do not weld on the unit.
Unauthorized modifi cations may impair its function
and safety. Personal injury or death can result from
unauthorized modifi cations.
If the rotary cutter has been altered in any way from
the original design, Titan Implement does not accept
any liability for injury or warranty.
Damaged Parts Hazard
Do not use the rotary cutter if any parts are
damaged. If the rotary cutter has a defect,
immediately stop using it and remedy the problem
before continuing.
Thrown Objects Hazard
Rotary cutter can throw objects up to 300
feet. To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep all thrown object shielding in place.
Inspect area for potential thrown objects before
cutting.
Do not operate the rotary cutter with the deck
raised.
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August 2016