Simplicity Cobalt Series Operator's Manual page 5

Thrown Objects
This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick
up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander.
Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove
objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start
mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or
discharge guard (deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running!
If someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately
until they leave.
Moving Parts
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you
or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone
(stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this
operator's manual, the unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can
amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the unit
while it is running! Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and
switches) in place and working.
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is
equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT
attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your dealer
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety
interlock system tests found in this manual.
Roll Bar Use
Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat
belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down!
Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by
the seat belt with the roll bar raised.)
Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to
temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER
remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is
down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs and Water
Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are
a common hazard. Do NOT operate down slope towards or
near water, retaining walls, or drop-offs.
Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance
around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind
mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining
walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can
cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or
drowning.
Overhead Obstacles
Check for overhead clearances before driving under any
objects. Do not allow the roll bar to contact low overhanging
obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires.
Fuel and Maintenance
Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove
the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.
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