King Kutter Rotary Mower User Manual
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OPERATIONAL SAFETY continued...
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Never allow the cutting blade to contact such items. Cut material higher at
first, allowing rotary mower to clear hidden objects. Never assume an area
is clear. Always Check!
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Always stop the tractor, disengage PTO, set brake, shut off the tractor en-
gine, remove the ignition key, lower implement to the ground and allow mower
blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting tractor. Never leave
equipment unattended with the tractor running.
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Never place hands or feet under mower with tractor engine running or be-
fore you are sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.
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Do not reach or place any part of your body under equipment until it is blocked
securely.
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Do not allow riders on the rotary mower or tractor at anytime. There is no
safe place for any riders.
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Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are several hun-
dred feet away to prevent injury by thrown objects.
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Never operate tractor and rotary mower under trees with low hanging limbs.
Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating
blades.
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The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rug-
ged use. However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects
such as steel guardrails and concrete abutment. Such impact could cause
the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce
the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never allow
the cutting blades to contact such obstacles.
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Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn en-
gine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming op-
eration.
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Stay alert for uneven terrain, holes, rocks, and roots and other hidden haz-
ards. Keep away from drop-offs and hazards that could cause roll over.
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Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting
or operating on hillsides, over rough ground and when operating close to
ditches or fences. Be careful and slow down when turning sharp corners
and changing direction on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
Avoid operation on steep slopes. In extremely uneven terrain, rear wheels
weights, front tractor weight, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve
stability.