Safety Rules; Training; Preparation - Oregon 480RT Original Instruction Manual

SAFETY RULES

Safety Rules
ATTENTION! Become alert! Your safety is involved!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide
safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator's single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration
of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. It has
been said "The best safety device is an informed, careful operator." We ask you to be that kind of operator.

Training

• Safety instructions are important! Read all attachment and power unit manuals; follow all safety rules and safety
decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available from your dealer. To locate your nearest
dealer, check the Dealer Locator at OregonProducts.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-525-8322.)
Failure to follow instructions or safety rules can result in serious injury or death.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, see your dealer.
• Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment quickly in an emergency.
• Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all
controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions.
• Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.

Preparation

• Check that all hardware is properly installed. Always tighten to torque chart specifications unless instructed otherwise
in this manual.
• Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.
• Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
• Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
• Before putting equipment into service, check and adjust driveline length as instructed in Operator's Manual. Driveline
must not bottom out or pull apart throughout the full range of the tractor hitch. Do not operate until driveline length is
correct.
• Before starting power unit, check all equipment driveline guards for damage. Replace any damaged guards. Make
sure all guards rotate freely on all drivelines. If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and replace bearings
before putting equipment into service.
• Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in "locked up" position at
all times.
• Remove accumulated debris from this equipment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.
• Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
• Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
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