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During Operation
During Operation Safety
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The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible
for accidents that may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and do not wear loose clothing or loose
jewelry.
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Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine when tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and pets away from the machine
during operation.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid
holes or hidden hazards.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts.
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Look behind and down before backing up to be
sure of a clear path.
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Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove the
key, wait for all moving parts to stop, and inspect
the machine after striking an object or if there is
an abnormal vibration in the machine. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Always maintain proper tire pressure.
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Ensure that you comply with all regulations before
transporting equipment on the public roads and
highways. Make sure that all required reflectors
and lights are in place and are clean and visible by
overtaking and oncoming traffic.
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Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces
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The machine must be in the transport position
(directly behind the tow vehicle) before activating
the dump cycle.
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Dumping debris can cause serious injury. Stay
clear of hopper while the machine is backing up
or dumping.
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Under rare circumstances, wet, compressed grass
clippings may generate heat. Always empty the
hopper before storing the machine.
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Raising and lowering the hopper door could cause
injury to bystanders or pets. While operating the
hopper, keep bystanders and pets away from the
machine.
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock, dump the
hopper only in an area clear of overhead wires and
other obstructions.
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Never dump the hopper on a slope. Always dump
the hopper on a level surface.
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Park the machine on a level surface, empty the
hopper, lower the hopper until the roller is on the
ground, and chock the wheels before removing
the machine from the tow vehicle.
Slope Safety
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Review the tow vehicle specifications to ensure
that you do not exceed its slope capabilities.
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions listed below for
operating the machine on slopes and review the
conditions to determine whether you can operate
the machine in the conditions on that day and at
that site. Changes in the terrain can result in a
change in slope operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
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