Operator`s manual

10 - Mowing and Trimming Safety
Missing or Damaged Guards
Guards and shields protect you from moving parts. Check the op-
erator’s manual for the location of guards and safety shields on the
equipment you are using.
When Operating an Agricultural Mower
Ensure there is a shield covering the power take-o (PTO) to
keep you from being entangled in the rotating shaft. Also, if your
equipment has any belts or pulleys, make sure the guards are in
place and secured.
When Operating a Riding Mower
Ensure that the discharge chute’s guard is in place to deect
debris and cover the mower’s blade. Also, if your equipment has
any belts or pulleys, make sure the guards are in place and se-
cured. Also, check that the operator presence control is working
properly. e control shuts the mower o automatically when
weight is lifted o of the seat.
When Operating a Walk Behind Mower
Ensure the operator presence control is working properly. e
engine should shut o automatically when the handle is released.
ere should be a rear guard installed to protect your feet, as
well as a discharge chute on the side of the mower that deects
debris and covers the mower’s blade.
Operator Presence Control
Tires
Check tire pressure and look for signs
of damage. Make sure lug bolts are tight to keep the wheel from slip-
ping o.
Attachments (if applicable)
Make sure attachments are mounted and fastened correctly.
String/Brush Trimmer
Ensure the shield covering the string/blade is in place and secured.
Pre-Start Checklist
Belts
o Secured?
o Not cracked or separated?
Blade
o Secure and balanced?
o Sharpened?
o Free of excessive wear?
Fluid Leaks
o No sign of uid leaks?
Accumulated Grass or Grease
o Mower, deck and chute free of debris?
Guards
o All guards in place?
o No sign of damaged guards?
Tires
o Proper ination?
o No visible damage?
o Lug bolts tight?
Attachments (if applicable)
o Mounted and secured properly?
String/Brush Trimmer
o String/blade attached properly?
o String/blade shield in place and secured?
Protective Clothing and Equipment,
as Needed
o Long pants
o Sturdy, non-slip boots
o No loose clothing or jewelry
o Hearing protection
o Eye protection
o Face protection
Brush cutter with
no blade guard.
NO
Brush cutter with
blade guard in place.
YES