Safety; How To Operate Safely; Safe Operation; Preparation - Jacobsen AR3 Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

3 SAFETY

3.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY

EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from
another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower.
Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.

3.1.1 Safe Operation

a Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If the operator or technician can not read this
manual, the owner is responsible to describe this material to the operators and technicians. Manuals in
additional languages may be available on the Jacobsen or RansomesJacobsen website.
a Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully. Know the controls and the correct operation of the
equipment.
b Children or persons who do not understand these instructions must not use the mower. The local
regulations can limit the age of the operator.
c Never use a mower near persons, including children or animals.
d Remember that the operator or owner is responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to other persons
or their property.
e Never carry passengers.
f Never allow persons to operate or service the mower or its attachments without correct instructions.
g Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after you use alcohol or drugs.

3.1.2 Preparation

a When you operate the mower, wear correct clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work gloves, hard
hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can be caught in moving
parts.
b Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock System disconnected or the system does not operate
correctly. Do not disconnect or prevent the operation of any switch.
c Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or without decals, guards, shields, deflectors or other
protective devices fastened. When you mow with a side discharge deck, DO NOT operate the cutting
unit without the discharge chute installed.
d Inspect the mower before you operate the mower. Check the tire pressure, engine oil level, the radiator
coolant level and the air cleaner indicator. Fuel is flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the
mower.
e Operate the mower in daylight or in good artificial light. Use caution when you operate the mower during
bad weather. Never operate the mower with lightning in the area.
f Inspect the area to select the accessories and attachments that are needed to correctly and safely do the
job. Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.
g Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
h Inspect the area where the equipment is operated. Remove all objects you can find before you operate.
Be careful of obstructions above the ground (low tree limbs, electrical wires) and also underground
obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree roots). Enter a new area carefully. Look for possible hazards.
i Inspect the cutting system before you start the mower. Make sure the blades are free to rotate. When you
rotate one blade, other blades can rotate.
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