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Section 1: Safety
II. OPERATING ON A SLOPE
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,
do not mow it.
DO:
Mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on
slopes. Avoid slopes greater than 15
Remove objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The operator could
loose footing or balance.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to
the mower and to the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if
children enter the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards,
look behind and down for small
children.
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4. Never allow children to operate the
mower.
5. Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and their vapors are explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
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b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel
when the engine is running.
Allow engine to cool before
refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel the machine
indoors.
d) Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water
heater, etc.
e) Move mower away from any
gasoline fumes before starting
the engine.
2. Never run an engine inside a closed
area.
3. Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and move the
wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
4. Keep all nuts and screws, especially
the blade attachment bolts, tight and
keep equipment in good condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their operation regularly.
6. Keep mower free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool
before storing.
7. After striking an object, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire. Inspect the mower and repair, if
necessary, before restarting.
8. Never attempt to make mower cutting
height adjustments while the engine
is running.
9. Grass catcher components are
subject to wear, damage and deterio-
ration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and
replace with factory recommended
parts, when necessary.
10. The mower blade is sharp and can
cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing.
11. Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine.
12. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow parts to
cool completely before inspecting,
cleaning or repairing the mower.
13. Maintain or replace safety and
instructional decals. Refer to the
Parts List for replacement decal
information.
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