Safe Operation Practices; General Operation; Preparation Before Operating - MTD 33 27JD Series Operator's Manual

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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness, or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and must be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair
or service take the riding mower to your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original equipment manufacturer's (OEM)
replacement parts when servicing.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the riding
mower and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble
and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the riding mower and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate
this riding mower. Children 14 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in
this manual and on the riding mower and should be trained
and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this riding mower without
proper instruction.
5. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
6. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an estimated useful life of seven (7) years,
under ordinary use conditions. At the end of its useful life,
have the product inspected annually to ensure all mechanical,
electrical, and safety systems are operating properly, safely,
and are not worn excessively. Failure to do so may result in
accident, injury, or death.

PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATING

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the riding mower is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the
blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING
DANGER
Lithium-Ion Battery System
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2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
bystanders, helpers, children, and pets at least 75 feet (23
meters) from the riding mower while it is in operation. Keep
bystanders, children, and pets inside during operation. Stop
riding mower if anyone enters the area.
3. Be aware of the riding mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause
serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Loose fitting clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be
caught in movable parts. Never operate this riding mower in
bare feet or sandals.
6. Do not charge or operate the riding mower in the rain or
wet conditions.
7. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this riding
mower by the riding mower manufacturer. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions provided with the approved
accessory or attachment.
OPERATING
1. Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are
involved in a large 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.
2. Set the parking brake before attempting to start the
riding mower.
3. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction which
may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.

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