Exmark QUEST QZS708GEM50200 Operator's Manual page 7

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 under
the watchful care of another responsible adult,
not the operator.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter
the area.
• Before and while backing or changing direction,
look behind, down, and side-to-side for small
children.
• Never carry children, even with the blades off.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or
interfere with safe machine operation.
• Children who have been given rides in the past
may suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by
the mower.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, the end of a fence or other objects
that may obscure vision.
Towing Safety
• Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
• Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. Towed weight
must not exceed the weight of the machine,
operator, and ballast. Use counterweights or
wheel weights as described in the attachment, or
in the pulling machine Operator's Manual.
• Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction, increased risk of
rollover, and loss of control. Reduce the towed
weight and slow down.
• Stopping distance increases with the weight of the
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
• Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when the
engine is running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as near a water
heater or furnace.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
the fueling is complete. Do Not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and
tighten securely.
General Service:
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good
condition.
• Never interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided
by a safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
• Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
fuel soaked debris. Allow the machine to cool
before storing.
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Safety