Great Dane Chariot Brutus GBKW2552S - Manual (Page 10)

Safety - 8
SAFETY
Keep Riders Off
• Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.
• Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects
or thrown off the machine causing serious injury.
• Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being
operated in an unsafe manner.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
• Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age,
and exposure. Check hoses and lines regularly. Replace damaged hoses
and lines.
• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and
vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections.
• Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from
high pressure fluids.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may
result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source.
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with another
vehicle on public roads:
• Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines when driven on
public roads are hard to see, especially at night.
• Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning lights and turn
signals according to local regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may
need to be installed.
Checking Wheel Hardware
• A serious accident could occur causing serious injury if wheel hardware
is not tight.
• Check wheel hardware tightness often during the first 100 hours of
operation.
• Wheel hardware must be tightened to specified torque using the proper
procedure anytime it is loosened.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, and a
hard hat when operating the machine.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do
not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Maintenance and Storage
• Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Disengage drives, lower implement, lock parking brake, stop engine and
remove key or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines). Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers, and engine to
help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.