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SAFETY
RULES
Safe
Operation
Practices
for Ride=On
Mowers
WMPORTANT:
THIS
CUTTING
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.
L
GENERAL
OPERATION
,
Read,
understand,
and follow
afl instructions
in the manual
and on the machine
before
starting,
,
Only
allow
responsible
adults,
who
are familiar
with
the
instructions,
to operate
the machine.
o
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 is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop
machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
Never carry
passengers.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absotuteiy
necessary.
Always
took down and behind
before
and while backing.
,
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.
SIow down before
turning.
o
Never leave a running
machine
unattended.
Always
turn off
blades,
set parking
brake,
stop
engine,
and remove
keys
before
dismounting.
•
Turn off blades
when
not mowing.
Stop
engine
before
removing
grass
catcher
or unclogging
chute.
,,
Mow only in daylight
or good artificial
light:
o
Do not operate
the machine
while
under the influence
of
alcohol
or drugs.
o
Watch for traffic when operating
near or crossing
roadways.
o
Use extra
care when loading
or unloading
the machine
into
a trailer
or truck.
WI. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes
are a major
factor
related
to loss-of-control
and
tipover
accidents,
which
can
result
in severe
injury
or
death.
All slopes
require extra caution.
If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not mow it.
DO:
•
Mow up and down sIopes, 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
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 machir.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and g;aduaL 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.
o
Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe
ground.
o
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
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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
witl remain where you last saw them.
o
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsibie adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
o
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children,
Never carry children
They may fail off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
o
Never allow children to operate the machine.
o
Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
_V. SERVICE
o
Useextracarein
handli
_gasolineandotherfuels.
Theyare
flammable
and vapors
_e explosive.
Use only an approved
container.
Never
remove
gas
cap
on
add
fuei
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.
o
Keep nuts and boks, especially
btade 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 nec-
essary.
Mower blades
are sharp
and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)
or
wear gloves,
and use extra caution
when servicing
them.
•
Check
brake
operation
f ,_quently.
Adjust
and service
as
required.
CAUTION:
Always
j
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.
WARNING
4&
The engine
exhaust
from this product
contains
chemicals
known
to the State of California
to
cause cancer,
birth defects,
or other reproduc-
tive harm.
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