Safety Precautions - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions
The operator of this machine must be at least 18 years of age
and have sufficient knowledge and instructions before he / she
uses the machine. Do not allow unauthorized persons or
children to operate the machine.
Untrained operators may cause severe injuries or even
fatalities. Therefore, it is important that you read and follow the
instructions of this Operator's Manual.
Do not ride or allow riders on the machine. Operate the
machine remotely using the controller provided from a safe
distance.
▪ Never use a machine that does not have an Operator's Manual
available. Learn and understand the safety signs and symbols on
the machine and the operator instructions before you begin to use
the machine.
▪ Wear protective clothing (PPE) – know and use the protective
equipment that is to be worn when operating or servicing the
machine. Hard hats, protective glasses and face shields, protective
shoes, gloves, reflector type vests, and ear protection are types of
equipment that may be required. Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing damage.
▪
Operate the machine only when physically capable and not under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
▪
Keep all bystanders well away from the machine when it is
operating. Always maintain a safe operating distance from
personnel or other equipment.
▪
Carefully walk the entire area to be mowed beforehand. Look for
debris, rocks, tree limbs that could damage or be thrown by the
mower blades. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
▪
Use extra caution when approaching corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that could obscure vision. Reposition yourself to
avoid these conditions. Maintain visibility to the work zone.
▪
Disengage the blades (PTO) when crossing gravel areas or
roadways.
▪
Always STOP the engine when leaving the machine unattended,
turn off the remote control and remove the ignition key and keep
the remote control and ignition key in a secure place so that the
machine cannot be operated by unauthorized users. See page 28.
▪
Adhere strictly to all regulations at the worksite pertaining to the
operation of this equipment.
▪
Never remove any element of the exhaust system or any covers
and devices from the operational machine.
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