Land Pride RC5020 User Manual
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Important Safety Information
5/29/13
RC5020 (540 RPM) and RCM5020 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-474M
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view. Riders could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Tire Safety
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲ Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin
must be treated within a few
hours or gangrene
may result.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
▲ Operate only tractors equipped
with Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
▲ Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect operator
from being thrown, crushed, or
severely injured if a rollover
occurs; and from falling off the
tractor and being ran over by the
tractor and/or cutter. Not using the
seat belt can result in serious
injury or death.
▲ Wearing protective equipment
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs
is highly recommended.