Modern AG 20' Predator - Manual (Page 10)

10 - 20’ Predatorrr
• use extreme care when lowering or unfolding the implement’s wings. make sure no bystanders
are close by or underneath the wings. allow ample clearance around the implement when
folding or unfolding the wings.
• the rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, the
blades could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as metal guard rails and concrete
structures. 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.
• extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as gravel, rocks, wire,
and other debris. Inspect the area before mowing. Foreign objects should be removed from the
site to prevent machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. any objects that cannot
be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator. Stop mowing
immediately if blades strike a foreign object. Repair all damage and make certain rotor or blade
carrier is balanced before resuming mowing.
• this machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. the blades of this implement
can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator, bystanders, or
passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop
mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of implement.
Note: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could be struck by the blades, the
area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed at an intermediate height, inspected, closely with
any remaining debris being removed, and mowed again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power
required to mow, reduce wear and tear on the implement drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate
streaking, and make the final cut more uniform).
• many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating
parts of the implement head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater
velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious
injury or even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any like
object from the site. never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.
• Do not let the blades turn when the implement deck is raised for any reason, including clearance
or for turning. Raising the implement deck exposes the cutting blades which creates a potentially
serious hazard and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from the
blades.
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