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• Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides. It is
never advisable to use powered equipment in
areas with livestock. Never operate RiataRake in
an arena while livestock is present.
• Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
• Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes. Always operate down slopes;
never across the face.
• Use extreme care and reduce ground speed
on slopes and rough terrain.
• Keep alert and watch the front as well as the
rear when operating.
• Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage
before resuming operation.
• Before leaving operator’s seat, put attachment
on the ground. Engage brake, stop engine,
remove key, and remove seat belt.
MAINTENANCE
• Always wear relatively tight and belted cloth-
ing to avoid getting caught in moving parts.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and pro-
tective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hear-
ing, and head; and respirator or filter mask
where appropriate.
• Never go underneath equipment (lowered to
the ground or raised) unless it is properly
blocked and secured. Never place any part of
the body underneath equipment or between
moveable parts even when the engine has
been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down,
hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures,
or movement of control levers can cause equip-
ment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause
severe injury or death.
5 Safety Rules
Safety Rules continued from the previous
page
OPERATION
• Never go underneath equipment (lowered to
the ground or raised) unless it is properly
blocked and secured. Never place any part of
Safety Rules continued on the next page the
body underneath equipment or between move-
able parts even when the engine has been
turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydrau-
lic system failures, mechanical failures, or
movement of control levers can cause
equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and
cause severe injury or death.
• Always comply with all state and local laws
governing highway safety and lighting and
marking requirements.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Keep bystanders away from equipment.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear
of all moving parts.
• Power unit, when applicable, must be equipped
with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep
seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power
unit can result in death from being run over or
crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked
up” position at all times.
• Never allow riders on power unit or attach-
ment.
• Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage
brake, and ensure all other controls are disen-
gaged before starting power unit engine.
• Look down and to the rear and make sure
area is clear before operating in reverse.