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2. DANGER! ROTATING BLADES
• Keep away to prevent serious injury or
death from rotating blade contact.
• Never allow riders, especially children on
unit.
• Keep bystanders away from mowing area.
• Keep guards on machine.
• Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
3. CAUTION! HIGH PRESSURE FLUID
• Do not operate over 1,500 P.S.I.
SAFETY RULES
Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in
Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Failure to
follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to
unit.
ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before assembly.
Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury.
Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to
understand:
• Work area • Your unit • All safety decals
Determine which attachments are needed and can be used safely.
Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals and
shields and correctly operating safety interlock system. Replace or
repair as needed.
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before
operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along
streets or curbs.
Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a
responsible adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris. Thrown
objects can cause injury.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid uneven
work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit
can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 and above, are involved in a
larger percentage of riding mower related injuries. These operators
should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely
enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and other training
material. If the operator or the mechanic cannot read the manual, it
is the owner's responsibility to explain it to them. Only the user can
prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people or property.
Only trained adults may operate or service unit. Training includes
actual operation.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be alert
and shut off unit if children enter area.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or
alcohol. Safe operation requires your complete and unimpaired
attention at all times.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may
get caught in rotating parts.
Wear adequate outer garments.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during operation.
Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves and footwear.
Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating mower.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. Wear gloves to
service.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside
or near any moving part while unit is running.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during
operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles
which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or serious injury.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good
ventilation.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on
the machine before starting.
Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an Emergency
• Braking and steering characteristics
• Turning radius and clearances
Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning properly.
NEVER modify or remove safety devices.
Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning properly. DO NOT
operate unit if safety interlock is damaged or disabled.
Before starting engine: disengage PTO, place direction control
pedal in neutral, lower attachment and set parking brake.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other
objects that may obscure vision.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding
and effect the machine's stability.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Never carry passengers.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be
injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme caution on
gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove key,
engage parking brake and allow moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.
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