Textron Company Jacobsen GreensAire 24 Manual Tecnico página 4

1 SAFETY
1 SAFETY
1.1 OPERATING SAFETY ______________________________________________________
EQUIPMENT OPERATED IMPROPERLY OR BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. Inexperienced operators should receive
instruction from someone familiar with the aerator before being allowed unsupervised operation of the aerator.
1. Safety is dependent upon the awareness, concern,
and prudence of those who operate or service the
aerator. Never allow
equipment.
2. It is your responsibility to read this manual and all
publications associated with this aerator (Engine
Manual, accessories and attachments). If the
operator can not read English it is the owner's
responsibility to explain the material contained in
this manual to them.
3. Learn the proper use of the aerator, the location and
purpose of all the controls before you operate the
equipment. Working with unfamiliar equipment can
lead to accidents.
4. Never allow anyone to operate or service the
aerator or its attachments without proper training
and instructions or while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. Wear all the necessary protective clothing and
personal safety devices to protect your head, eyes,
ears, hands, and feet. Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Inspect the area where the equipment will be used.
Pick up all the debris you can find before operating.
Beware of overhead obstructions (low tree limbs,
electrical wires,
obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree roots, etc.) Enter a
new area cautiously. Do not enter narrow openings
that may force operator too close to aerator. Stay
alert for hidden hazards.
7. Never direct discharge
bystanders nor allow anyone near the aerator while
in operation. The owner/operator can prevent, and is
This machine is to be operated and maintained as specified in this manual and is intended for the professional
maintenance of specialized turf grasses. It is not intended for use on rough terrain or long grasses.
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minors to operate
etc.) and also underground
of material
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WARNING
responsible for, injuries inflicted to themselves, to
bystanders, and damage to property.
any
8. Never operate equipment that is not in perfect
working order or is without decals, guards, shields,
discharge deflectors, or other protective devices
securely fastened in place.
9. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust fumes can be fatal
when inhaled. Never operate the engine without
proper ventilation.
10. Fuel is highly flammable. Handle with care.
11. Keep the engine clean. Allow the engine to cool
before storing and always remove the spark plug
wire.
12. Disengage all drives and engage parking brake
before starting the engine (motor).
13. Never use your hands to search for oil leaks.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin and cause serious injury.
14. Operate the machine up and down the face of the
slopes (vertically) not across the face (horizontally).
15. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly on slopes. Reduce speed when
making sharp turns. Use caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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