HONDA RM752A - Manual (Page 6)

SAFETY
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a' primary concern in the design and
manufacture
of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
It has been said "the
best safety device is an
informed, careful operator". We ask you to be
that kind of an operator.
The designed and tested safety of this equipment
depends on
it being operated within the limitations
as explained in this manual.
TRAINING
Safety instructions are important! Read this
manual, the tractor manual and all safety rules.
Know your controls and how to stop tractor
engine and mower quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its
attachments and all controls. Do not allow
anyone to operate this equipment without
proper instructions.
Do not allow children or unqualified persons to
operate equipment.
PREPARATION
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head.
Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
Remove accumulated debris from mower to
avoid fire hazard.
Make sure tractor PTO spring-activated locking
collar slides freely and is seated firmly in mower
driveline spline groove.
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Ensure. all safety decals are installed and in
good condition.
Ensure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition.
Ensure both side skids, the left side shield and
either the discharge chute or right side shield
are installed.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on tractor front wheels with
mower in transport position. Without this weight,
tractor could tip over causing personal injury or
death. The weight may be attained with front
wheel weights, ballast
in tires or front tractor
weights. When attaining the minimum 20%
weight on the front wheels, you must not
exceed the Roll Over Protection Structure
(ROPS) weight certification. Weigh the tractor
and equipment.
DO NOT GUESS OR
ESTIMATE.
Inspect area to be cut and remove stones,
branches or other hard objects that might be
thrown, causing injury or damage.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Keep bystanders away from equipment while it
is in operation.
Never direct discharge toward anyone.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands and feet away from mower while
tractor engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
If your tractor is equipped with a ROPS, you
must wear your seat belt.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
No riders are allowed on tractor or mower.
Start engine from operator's seat after
disengaging tractor PTO and placing trans-
mission in neutral.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
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