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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLEOF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEE]" AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE TH E FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD R ESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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GENERAL
OPERATION
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Road, understand,
and follow all instructions in the manual
and on the machine before starting.
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine,,
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etco,
which could be picked up and thrown bythe blade.
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Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.
Stop
machine if anyone enters the area,.
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Never carry passengers.,
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
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°
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Slow down before turning°
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off
blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting,
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Turn off blades when not mowing_
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Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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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 rdadways,
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Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck°
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SLOPE OPERATION
Stopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control a nd tipover
accidents, whichcan result in severe injuryor death° All slopes
require extra caution. If youcannot back up the slope or if you feet
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
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Mow up and down slopes, not across.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree !labs, etc..
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Watch for holes ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could
overturn the each no. Tall grass can hide obstacles,
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Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear so that you wiltnothave
to stop or shift while on the slopeo
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Follow the manufacturer's recornmendationsfor wheel
weightsor counterweights to improvestabitity_
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine..
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Keep all movement on the slopes sfowand gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or directionu
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope_ if tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceedslowty straight down the
siopeo
DO NOT"
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Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary
andthen turnstowly
and gradualfy downhill, ifpossible.
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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.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
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Do not tryto stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground..
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Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes..
i11. 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 responsibfe adult,,
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for smaU
children,
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Never carry children.
They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
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Never allow children to operate the machine,.
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Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV,
SERVICE
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Use extra care in handling gasoline and etherfuels,
They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container°
Never remove gas cap oi 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,
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Never run a machine inside a closed area.
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Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equ pment n good cond tien°
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Never tamper with safety
devices_
Check their proper
operation regulady_
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buifd-up_
Clean oil or fuel spilrage,
Allow machine to cool before
storing.
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Stop and inspect the equipment
if you strike an object,,
Repair, if necessary, before restarting,,
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running_
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Grasscatcher'components
are subject towear, damage, and
deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components
and
replace withmanufacturer's
recommen dad parts, when nec-
essary.
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Mower blades are sharp and can cuL Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them°
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Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as
required.
Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant
safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTIONH!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect
spark
_
plug wireand
place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental
startinl]
when setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs.
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