Thrown Objects Hazard - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

Safety Precautions

Thrown Objects Hazard

Mowers can throw objects 300 feet or more under adverse
conditions.
To avoid serious injury or death to operator or bystanders from
thrown objects:
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Keep bystanders 300 feet away and keep everyone away from the
blade exhaust area from which objects can be thrown.
Inspect area for potential thrown objects before mowing:
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Remove debris, rocks, wire, cable, metal objects and other foreign
materials from area. Wire, cable, rope, chains and metal objects
can be thrown or swing outside deck with great velocity:
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Mark all objects that cannot be removed.
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Avoid these objects when mowing.
High grass and weed area inspection
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Inspect for and remove any hidden large debris.
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Mow at an intermediate height.
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Inspect and remove remaining debris.
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Mow at final height.
Machine thrown object shielding:
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Keep all thrown object deflectors in place and in good condition
when mowing.
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Do Not Operate with any thrown object deflectors missing,
damaged or removed
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing
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No shielding is 100% effective in preventing thrown objects. To
reduce the possibility of injury:
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Maintain machine shielding and blades in good condition.
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Raise cutting height to 6 inches minimum.
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Inspect area thoroughly before mowing to remove potential thrown
object hazards.
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Never allow blades to contact solid objects like wire, rocks,
posts, curbs, guardrails or ground while mowing.
Various jurisdictions have specific requirements for work zone
safety. Know and adhere to your local requirements. Treat the
instructions in this manual as minimum requirements for safe
operation.
A careful and informed operator is the safest operator.
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