Brush Cutter User Manual

SAFETY

TW120 01/11 Safety Section 1-3

SAFETY

OPERATOR SAFETY

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:

• READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.

• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or

repairing equipment

• WEAR appropriate breathing respirator when operating in dusty conditions to avoid respiratory diseases.

• DO NOT WEAR loose clothing or jewelry to avoid rotating parts entanglement injury.

• DO NOT USE DRUGS or ALCOHOL before or while operating equipment.

• DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.

• CONSULT medical professional for medication impairment side effects.

• STAY ALERT, prolonged operation can cause fatigue, STOP and REST.

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

VISIBILITY CONDITIONS WHEN MOWING:

• OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT or with lights that gives at least 100 yards clear visibility.

• BE ABLE TO SEE and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power

lines, debris and foreign objects.

GROUND SPEED WHEN MOWING:

• NORMAL SPEED range is between 2 to 5mph.

• ADJUST MOWING SPEED for terrain conditions and grass type, density and cut height.

• REDUCE MOWING SPEED when near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power

lines and to avoid debris and foreign objects.

INSECT INFESTATION

• Do Not operate in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

or use enclosed tractor cab.

PTO SPEED:

• DO NOT EXCEED IMPLEMENT RATED PTO SPEED

• AVOID exceeding rated PTO speeds that may result in broken drivelines or blade failures.

SAFETY SIGNS:

• REPLACE missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately.

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