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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...
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Signal Words The signal words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness. White letters on Black letters on Black letters on This Safety Alert Symbol means: are used on the equipment safety signs. These words This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury.
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IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. This Act Seeks: OSHA Regulations EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: Child Labor Under 16 Years Old...
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SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION Table 1-1 RDTH Specifications 1-2 DESCRIPTION...
PREPARATION FOR USE 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR WARNING NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND CUTTER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH. WARNING ADDITIONAL TRACTOR BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT OF CUTTER. SEE TRACTOR OPERA- TOR’S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS.
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DANGER MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY 3-2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING CUTTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT CUTTER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH 3-3 OPERATION SECTION III STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINE. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DRIVELINE SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRO- CEEDING WITH THAT STEP. BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CON- TACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE. 5-1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY...
To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS AMERICAN METRIC *Use 75% of the specified torque value for plated fasteners. Use 85% of the specificed torque values for lubricated fasteners. BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE WRENCH BOLT SIZE DIA. (mm) “A” (mm) “B”...