PermaGreen Triumph Spread-Only - Manual (Page 12)

Safety Manual 8
Owner’s Responsibility
To avoid injury: The owner is responsible for training himself and
all other operators and mechanics. Before starting the engine and/
or operating the machine, each operator must read and
understand the Operator Manual, the Safety Manual and all other
training material. If the person cannot read English, the owner is
responsible to explain the material to them. Training MUST include
SUPERVISED driver’s training with adequate practice time for the
operator to become competent in controlling the machine under all
conditions.
It is the owner’s responsibility to perform the maintenance as
described in the Service Manual section. The owner/user can
prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people or property.
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Supervised Driver’s Training is Required for all operators and
mechanics
An untrained operator or mechanic can cause an accident with
serious injury to himself or bystanders.
 All operators and mechanics MUST be trained. The owner is
responsible for training the users.
 Driver’s Training should be conducted under the direct
supervision of an experienced PermaGreen operator. If one is
not available, contact PermaGreen for additional assistance.
 Trainee must read the Operator’s Manual including the Safety
Manual prior to starting the engine. If the operator or mechanic
cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
the material to the users.
 The Driver’s Training and Operation section provides a step by
step outline of what shall be covered during training.
 The trainer shall supplement the training procedures provided in
the Driver’s Training and Operation section with any additional
instruction he deems necessary to ensure the safe operation of
the Triumph. The Trainer should add additional instruction as
necessary to provide the Trainee with additional useful
information.
 The trainer should supplement the presentation of material in
the Driver’s Training and Operation section with instruction and
references to all WARNING messages that appear in the Safety
Manual and machine SAFETY LABELS.
 At each point where the trainee is to learn a new phase of
driving the machine, the trainee MUST be provided adequate
practice time to demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily control
the machine while starting, stopping, turning, getting on and off,
or other task described in that point before proceeding to the
next phase.
 Initial training should take place on a flat open area free of
obstructions with the Triumph in LOW GEAR.
 As the trainee progresses to more advanced phases of training
the degree of difficulty may be increased, but at each phase the
initial training must begin on terrain that has a low degree of
difficulty. This is particularly important to keep in mind when
learning how to operate on inclines and slopes.
 The Trainer shall demonstrate the principles covered in each
phase.
 The Trainee shall be required to use only LOW GEAR for the
first few days of unsupervised operation.
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Minimum Operator Qualifications
Avoid serious injury!
An Operator of this machinery must meet the following
qualifications:
 The operator must be an experienced professional lawn care
technician who possess a demonstrated ability to apply fertilizer
and pesticide products correctly.
 The operator must meet all state Pesticide Applicator
Certification requirements.
 The operator must be at least 18 YEARS OLD.
 The operator must be physically fit and able to lift 50 POUNDS
with ease.
 The operator must weigh BETWEEN 120 and 300 pounds.
 Has read and understands the information contained this
manual. Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
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Operator clothing and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
 Always read and follow Pesticide labels and MSDS sheets
requirements for Personal Protective Equipment.
 Wear substantial water proof footwear and tightly secure all
laces and straps.
 DO NOT wear shorts. Instead always wear close fitting
clothing and jackets to prevent clothing from getting caught on
the handle bars and other control levers.
 Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and
hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing, straps, shoelaces
or jewelry may get caught in moving parts.
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Safety Devices
DO NOT Operate machine unless all Safety Devices are in
place and in good working condition.
Safety Devices include:
 Machine Safety Labels .
 Operator Presence Control/Throttle/Centrifugal Clutch. Letting
go of the Throttle lever disengages power to the drive wheels.
 Front and rear Brakes with Lock. Front brake has a spring to
limit the force applied to reduce the possibility of lock-up.
Locked brakes are parking brakes.
 Drop down handle. Allows operator to walk-behind machine.
 Slip resistant footpads.
 Belt and pulley covers on engine and hood.
 Neutral Safety Switch System which prevents the Triumph from
starting in gear.
 Articulating bolt lock. Prevents unintentional loosening of lower
bolt.
 Articulating Safety Link which prevents unintentional
disengagement of the Sulky from the front frame.
 Fluid filled tires which provide ballast for a lower center-of-
gravity.
 SmartSteer Brake Assist Steering System.
 Belt and Pulley Guards
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