Preparation - Gearmore T1618 Assembly & Operators Manual

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PREPARATION

1. Never operate the tractor and machine until
you have read and completely understand
this manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual
and each of the Safety Messages found on
the safety signs on the tractor and machine.
2. Personal
protection
equipment,
including hard
hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes and gloves
are recommended
during assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal or moving
the implement. DO NOT allow long hair,
loose fi tting clothing or jewelry to be around
equipment.
3.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without
equipment attached can
often be noisy enough to cause permanent,
partial hearing loss. We recommend that
you wear hearing protection on a full-time
basis if the noise in the Operator's position
exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on a long-
term basis can cause severe hearing loss.
Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator
over a long-term basis may cause perma-
nent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing
loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain
saws, radios, and other such sources close
to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime
without hope of natural recovery.
4. Operate the machine only
with a tractor equipped
with an approved Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS).
Always wear your seat belt.
Serious injury or even death
could result from falling off
the tractor --- particularly during a turn-
over when the operator could be pinned
under the ROPS or the tractor.
5. Clear working area of stones, branches
or hidden obstacles that might be hooked
or snagged, causing injury or damage.
6. Keep disc away from overhead
power lines. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact with an overhead
power line.
7. Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.
8. Be sure machine is properly mounted,
adjusted and in good operating condition.
9. Before starting, give the machine a "once
over" for any loose bolts, worn parts,
cracks, leaks, frayed hoses and make
necessary repairs. Always follow
maintenance instructions.
10. Ensure that all safety shielding and
safety signs are properly installed and in
good condition.
11. Use caution when operating the tractor
on uneven terrain.
12. Move wheels or tires to their widest
position for maximum stability.
13. Decrease speed when making turns.
14. Use front and rear wheel weights as
required.
15. Add suffi cient amount of weight to front
end of tractor to prevent wheels from
coming off the ground when starting
suddenly with a load.
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