Safety - Husqvarna W436 Operator's Manual

Protecting Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and
in the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
• Before and
while backing,
look behind and
down for small
children.
• Never carry
children, even
with the blades
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may block your view of a child.
General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual before starting.
• Anyone who operates, maintains, and/or
services this machine must first read and
understand this Operator Manual. Local
laws may regulate the age of the user. The
owner is responsible for training the users
of this equipment.
• The owner and operator of this equipment
can prevent accidents and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people and/or property.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the machine. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., that could be picked up and
thrown by the blades.
• Low-hanging branches and similar

SAFETY

obstacles can injure the operator or
interfere with mowing operation. Before
mowing, identify potential obstacles such
as low-hanging branches, and trim or
remove those obstacles.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet
back toward the operator. Stop the blades
when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the
discharge guard, or other safety devices in
place and working.
• Slow down before turning.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or
good artificial light.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blades, stop
engine and remove ignition key before
dismounting.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones.
Safe service and operation require full
attention.
• Do not hang or secure any item to the
control console. The operator's station
should always remain unobstructed.
• Do not pull mower backwards while the
blades are rotating. Use the reverse gear
to move the machine in reverse.
• Disengage blades when not mowing.
Shut off engine and wait for all parts to
come to a complete stop before cleaning
the machine or unclogging the discharge
guard.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
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