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DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove
obstacles
such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven
terrain could overturn
the machine,
Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed.
Choose
a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's
recommenda-
tions for wheel weights
or counter-
weights
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 or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping
on a slope.
If
tires lose traction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly straight
down the
slope.
DO NOT:
• 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 wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction
could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine
by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher
on steep
slopes.
III. 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.
Never
assume
that children
will remain
where
you last saw them.
• 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.
• Before
and when
backing,
look behind
and down for small children.
• Never carry children.
They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects
that may obscure
vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline
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, Allow
engine 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.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially
blade
attachment
bolts, tight and keep
equipment
in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check
their proper
operation
regularly.
• Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves, or
other debris
build-up.
Clean
oil or fuel
spillage.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect
the equipment
if you
strike an object.
Repair,
if necessary,
before
restarting.
• Never make adjustments
or repairs
with the engine
running.
• Grass catcher
components
are subject
to wear,
damage,
and deterioration,
which could expose
moving
parts or
allow objects
to be thrown.
Frequently
check
components
and replace
with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when
necessary.
• Mower blades
are sharp
and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves,
and
use extra caution
when servicing
them.
• Check
brake
operation
frequently.
Adjust and service
as required.
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