Servis-Rhino RHINO AGM72 - Manual (Page 42)

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Follow A Safety Program
Some Rules You Must Work By (continued)
— Only qualifi ed and authorized individuals may operate
this equipment.
— Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate
the equipment. Children are not qualifi ed to operate
this equipment.
— Do not allow any riders.
— Use three-point contact (handholds and steps) and
face the equipment when mounting or dismounting.
— Keep bystanders 300 ft (92 m) from the mowing
operation.
— Know the worksite before you use the mower. Be
aware of possible terrain hazards that you may
encounter. Remove or mark obstacles and debris that
could damage or be thrown by the mower.
— Only use attachments and parts that are approved by
the mower manufacturer.
— Make sure all attachments are lowered, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine and cycle the control levers.
Remove the key before leaving the tractor. (See page
18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices.)
— When transporting the mower on a trailer, follow the
manufacturer’s detailed instructions for loading, tying
down and unloading the mower.
Keep
Children
Away from
Equipment
No Riders
Shut Down
Unattended
Equipment
Keep
Bystanders
Away
Follow A Safety Program
Know The Equipment
Read and understand the DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTICE safety signs and other
informational signs on the tractor and mower and in the
manufacturer’s operator’s manual. Ask your supervisor
or mower dealer to explain any information you do not
understand. Failure to obey safety instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Make sure all the manufacturer’s protective structures,
guards, shields, screens and panels are in good repair,
in place and securely fastened. Damaged, missing or
weakened safety components can create a hazardous
situation for you as the operator. Never remove or
modify any safety components including thrown object
shielding on a mower.
Know the following about your tractor and mower:
— Function, purpose and use of all controls.
— Correct operation speeds.
— Slope and uneven terrain capabilities and proper
operation.
— Braking and steering characteristics.
— Turning radius and clearances.
— How to quickly stop equipment in an emergency.
Read and
Understand All
Safety Signs
Read and
Understand
Manuals Before
Operating