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A
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A
PREPARATION
(Continued From Previous Page)
7.
Keep people
and pets out of mowing
area.
Immediately
STOP blades,
STOP engine,
and
STOP machine if anyone enters the area.
8.
Check
shields,
deflectors,
switches,
blade
controls and other safety devices frequently
for
proper operation and location.
9.
Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible.
Replace if damaged.
10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety
glasses, long pants and substantial footwear.
11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly
in preparation for emergencies.
12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
13. Check grass catcher components
frequently
for
signs of wear or deterioration
and replace as
needed to prevent
injury from
thrown objects
going through weak or worn spots.
SAFE
HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive
1.
Extinguish
all cigarettes,
cigars,
pipes
and
other sources
of ignition.
2.
Use only an approved fuel container.
3.
DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling.
4.
DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.
5.
DO NOT store the machine
or fuel
container
inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light such as on a water heater or other
appliances.
6.
DO NOT fill fuel containers
inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always
place the
containers
on the ground
away from the vehicle before filling.
7.
Remove
gas-powered
equipment
from
the
vehicle or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If
this
is not possible,
then
refuel
equipment
using
a
portable
container,
rather
than
a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8.
DO
NOT
start
gas
powered
equipment
in
enclosed vehicles or trailers.
9.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling
is complete. DO NOT use a nozzle lock-
open device
10. If fuel
is spilled on clothing,
change clothing
immediately.
11. Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and
tighten securely.
OPERATION
1.
Mount and dismount
machine
from left side.
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
2.
Start engine from
operator's
seat, if possible.
Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is
set.
3.
DO NOT leave machine
with engine
running.
STOP
engine,
STOP
blades,
SET brake,
and
Remove key before
leaving operators
position
of any reason.
4.
DO
NOT
operate
machine
unless
properly
seated with feet on feet rests or pedal(s).
5.
STOP
BLADES
and ENGINE
and make sure
blades
have stopped
before
removing
grass
catcher or unclogging mower to prevent loss of
fingers or hand.
6.
Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass.
Set blades
in highest position when
mowing
over rough ground.
7.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades
underneath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground
while BLADES are ON or machine is in motion.
8.
DO NOT operate machine without entire grass
catcher
or guards
in place and working.
DO
NOT point discharge
at people, passing cars,
windows or doors.
9.
Slow down before turning.
10. Watch out for
traffic when
near or crossing
roadways.
11. STOP
engine
immediately
after
striking
an
obstruction.
Inspect
machine
and
repair
damage before resuming operation.
12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good
artificial light.
13. Move
joystick
(if
equipped)
SLOWLY
to
maintain control
during speed and directional
changes.
14. Exercise
CAUTION
when
pulling
loads. Limit
loads to those you can safely control and attach
loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER
attachment instructions.
15. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
When
towing,
travel slowly
and allow
extra
distance to stop.
16. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas.
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly poison.
17. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back
towards the operator.
18. Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
See manufacturer's
instructions
for proper operation and installation of
accessories.
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