EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination
while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine
while taking prescription medications.
2. Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
3. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this
equipment’s operations. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit
until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding
of the safety precautions and of how works.
4. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery.
5. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and could affect the life of equipment.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
1. The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected
against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must
read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to operating, prior
to using. If there is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your
supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
2. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and
gloves are recommended during assembly.
3. Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the tractor or
implement at any time. Never allow anyone to ride on the implement!
4. A heavy load can cause instability in driving a tractor. Make sure the front or rear of the
tractor is properly counter-balanced with weights, Always drive slowly-especially
around turns. An unstable tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over, causing
injury or death.
5. Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and
bystanders at a safe distance.
6. Use stabilizer bars, adjustable sway chains, or sway blocks on your tractor lift arms to
keep the rear blade from swinging side to side. Adjust as tightly as practical for best
performance.
