Safety Rules - Simplicity 2137 Operator's Manual

Safety Rules

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control
of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
l Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE TRACTOR OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
l Read this manual and the tractor Operator's Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
l Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
l Do not carry passengers.
l Use only attachments or accessories designed for
your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of
recommended attachments or accessories.
l Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children, and pets.
l Never direct discharge towards bystanders.
l Make sure all hardware is secure and that dozer
blade is in good operating condition.
l Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in
place.
l Check that all adjustments are correct before using
this unit.
l Gasoline is highly flammable. Follow all precautions
listed in your tractor's operator's manual.
l Always wear eye protection while operating and per-
forming adjustments to protect eyes from debris
thrown by the dozer.
l When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the unit make
sure all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect and
secure the spark plug wires and remove the key to
prevent accidental starting.
DANGER
OPERATING ON SLOPES
CAN BE DANGEROUS
For operation on slopes greater than 15% (8.5°),
weight box, tire chains, and wheel weights are
recommended. NEVER OPERATE ON SLOPES
GREATER THAN 30% (16.7°).
in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
PREPARATION
l Disengage the PTO before making any adjustments.
l Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running.
l Thoroughly inspect the area where the dozer is to be
operated and remove all foreign objects.
l Adjust the skid shoe height to clear gravel or crushed
stone surface. See the Adjustments section for pro-
cedure.
OPERATING SAFETY
l Always clear snow up and down the face of slopes,
never across the face. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
l Exercise extreme caution when operating on, or
crossing, gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
l After striking an object or if unit starts to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and remove the key.
Check for the cause and any damage before restart-
ing. Before any inspection, make sure all moving
parts have stopped.
l Take all possible precautions before leaving opera-
tor's position. Lower the attachment, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key.
l Never operate the dozer blade near glass enclo-
sures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, etc.
l Do not put hands or feet near or under the dozer
blade. Keep clear of the dozer blade at all times.
l Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
plow too much material at too fast a rate.
l Never operate unit at high transport speeds on slip-
pery surfaces. Use care when travelling in reverse.
l Never operate the dozer blade without good visibility
or light. Always be sure your feet are properly placed
on the footrests and keep a firm hold on the steering
wheel.
l Do not run the engine indoors.
l Never allow anyone in front of, or behind, the unit.
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