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Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor — particularly during a rollover when the operator could be trapped under the ROPS or the tractor. • Clear area to be cut of stones, branches and other debris that might be thrown causing injury or damage. • Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. • Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. • Ensure that all safety guards and safety decals are properly installed and in good condition. A STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY • Check the tractor master guard over the PTO shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new guard if old guard is damaged or missing. • All tractors that are not equipped with a “live” Power Take Off (PTO) need to be equipped with an over-running PTO clutch. These are available through most farm equipment stores. NOTE: The addition of an over-running PTO clutch may change the length of the PTO driveline required. Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Installation. Be sure that the driveline system guarding is sufficient. • Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Know how to stop the tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency. 10 STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY (Continued) • The engine RPM should always be at idle speed when engaging the PTO. Once engaged and you are ready to start cutting, increase the PTO speed to approximately 540 RPM and maintain throughout the cutting operation. • The use of this equipment is susceptible to certain hazards that cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. • Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all assistants and bystanders several hundred feet from the operating Rough Cut Mower. • When machine is operated in populated areas where thrown objects could injure persons or property, operation must be stopped if anyone comes within a few hundred feet. • The majority of the accidents involve entanglement on the driveline, injury of bystanders by the objects thrown by the rotating blades, and operators being knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower. Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the owner’s manual and is not familiar with a Rough Cut Mower. • The Rough Cut Mower is designed for use on tractors with a 540-RPM power take off. • Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating. The discharge chute, flaps, driveline guards and tractor guards should be used and maintained in good working condition. They should be inspected carefully daily for missing or broken cables, chain links, shields, and guards. Worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury • Disengage Power Take Off (PTO) and place tractor transmission in neutral before attempting to start engine. • Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains can become entangled in the working parts of the mower. These objects could then swing outside the housing at a greater velocity than the blades. Such a occurrence is extremely hazardous. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any objects from the site. • Never allow the cutting blade to contact objects. Cut higher at first, allowing Rough Cut Mower to clear such hidden objects. Never assume an area is clear. Always Check! • Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO, allow cutter blades to come to a complete stop, lower implement to the ground, set brake, shut off the tractor engine and remove the ignition key before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended while the tractor is running. • Never place hands or feet under mower. Stay clear of all moving parts. 11 STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY (Continued) • Do not reach or place any part of your body under the equipment until it is blocked securely. • Do not allow riders on the Rough Cut Mower or tractor at any time. There is no safe place for riders. • Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are several hundred feet away to prevent injury by thrown objects. Never direct the discharge chute toward anyone. • Never operate tractor and Rough Cut Mower under trees with low hanging limbs. Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating blades. • The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as steel guardrails and concrete abutments. Such an impact could cause broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious in...

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