Woods Equipment RDC54 - Manual (Page 10)

8 Operation
MAN0260 (8/6/2004)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the mower. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac-
tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 3
through 7.
This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing. It
is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed
mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for best
results in lawn mowing.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph.
„ Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
„ Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
„ Keep bystanders away from equipment.
„ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
„ Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
„ Before working underneath, carefully read Oper-
ator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
raise mower, securely block up all corners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydrau-
li c l e ak dow n, hy dr a ul ic sy s tem fai l ur es , o r
mechanical component failures.
„ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
„ Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
„ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Tractor Stability
„ A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
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 an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, 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 operator.
DANGER
WARNING
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CAUTION
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CD3550B
(Rev. 1/13/2006)