Safety 5; Safety Rules; Training; Preparation - Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and man-
ufacture 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 preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, and proper training of personnel in-
volved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
and storage of equipment.
It has been said, "The best safety device is an in-
formed, 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.
(Replace- ment manuals and safety decals are
available from your dealer. To locate your near-
est dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.
WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States
and Canada call 1-800-319- 6637.) 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 capa-
ble of the safe operation of the equipment, its
attachments, and all controls. Do not allow any-
one to operate this equipment without proper
instructions.
■ Never allow children or untrained persons to op-
erate 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 protec-
tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing,
and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.
■ Make sure attachment is properly secured, ad-
justed, and in good operating condition.
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SAFETY RULES

■ 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 dam-
aged guards. Make sure all guards rotate freely
on all drivelines. If guards do not rotate freely on
drive-lines, 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 secure-
ly 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 equip-
ment, 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 proper-
ly installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
■ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without
this weight, front tractor wheels could raise up
resulting in loss of steering. The weight may
be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in
tires, front tractor weights or front loader. Weigh
the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
■ Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, caus-
ing injury or damage.

OPERATION

■ Only engage power when equipment is at ground
operating level. Always disengage power when
equipment is raised off the ground.
■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op-
erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
■ Keep bystanders away from equipment.
■ Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.

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