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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On
Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
MACHINE
IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATtNG
HANDS AND FEETAND
THROWING
OBJECTS.
FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
COULD
RESULT
IN SERIOUS
INJURY
OR DEATH.
I.
GENERAL
OPERATION
•
Read, understand, and foi!ow all instructions
in the manual
and on the machine before starting.
•
Only allow responslbie
adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade,
•
Be sure the area isclear of other peopte before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area,
•
Never carry passengers.
•
De not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. AIways
look down and behind before and while backing.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point
it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without either the
entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
•
Slow down before turning.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off
b_ades, set parking brake, stop engine, and _emove keys
before dismounting.
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Turn off btades when not mowing.
•
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute..,
•
Mow only in daytight or good artificial light.
,
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
•
Use extra care when {ceding or unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
it.
SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor retated to loss-of-control and tipover
accidents, which can resutt in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. !f you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
•
Mow up and down stopes, not across.
•
Remove'. _bstac_es such as rocks, tree timbs, etc.
,
Watch
for hotes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven
terrain could
overturn the machine.
Tatl grass can hide obstacles.
•
Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the stope.
•
Foilow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel
weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
•
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine.
•
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual
Do not
make sudden changes in speed Jr direction.
•
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
If tires lose traction,
disengage
the btades an_ proceed siowty straigt_t down the
slope.
DO NOT:
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheat is over the edge
of a ctiff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
•
Do net mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
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De not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
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Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
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I!1. 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. Neverassume
that children will remain
where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
•
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
•
Never carry children.
They may fall eft and be ssdously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
•
Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching
blind comers,
shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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SERVICE
•
Use extra care in handling gasotine and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or_ add fuel with the engine
running.
Atlow engme to cool before refueling.
Do not
smoke,
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as a water heater.
•
Never run a machine inside a closed area.
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Keep nuts and bolts, especially btade attachment
botts, tight
and keep equipment {n good condition.
•
Never tamper with safety
devices.
Check
their proper
operation regularly.
•
Keep machine free of grass, Ieaves, or other debds build-up.
C{ean oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine
to coot before
stonng.
•
Stop and inspect the equipment
;f you stdke an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•
Never make adiustments or repairs with the engine runnin_
•
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and
deterioration,
which coutd expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components
and
reptace with manufacturer's
recommended
parts, when nec-
essary.
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Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) Jr
wear gtoves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
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Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as
required.
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Look for this symbol
to point
out impor-
tant
safety
precautions,
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
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CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact
spark
plug in order
to prevent
accidental
starting
when
setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting
or
making
repairs.
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