Snapper 7800946-02 Operator's Manual page 5

Moving Parts
Moving Parts
This equipment has moving parts that can injure you or someone
This equipment has moving parts that can injure you or someone else.
else. However, if you stand behind the handle properly and follow all
However, if you stand behind the handle properly and follow all the rules in
the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate.
this book, the unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has a spinning mower blade that can amputate
The mower deck has a spinning mower blade that can amputate hands and
hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is
feet. Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running!
running!
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with an
operator present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the sys-
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped
tem. See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety
with an operator present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or
interlock system tests found in this manual.
bypass the system. See your dealer immediately if the system does
not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual.
Debris Accumulation
Debris Accumulation
Accumulation of grass and debris can result in a fire. Be sure
Accumulation of grass and debris can result in a fire. Be sure to clean any
to clean any accumulation of grass and debris with a brush or
accumulation of grass and debris with a brush or compressed air, before
compressed air, before and after operation.
and after operation.
Thrown Objects
Thrown Objects
This unit has a spinning mower blade. This blade can pick up and
This unit has a spinning mower blade. This blade can pick up and
throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean
throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean
up the area to be mowed BEFORE you start mowing.
up the area to be mowed BEFORE you start mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or dis-
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge
charge guard (deflector) in place.
guard (deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If
someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until
someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they
they leave.
leave.
Fuel and Maintenance
Fuel and Maintenance
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Its vapors are also extremely
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Its vapors are also extremely flam-
flammable and can travel to distant ignition sources. Gasoline
mable and can travel to distant ignition sources. Gasoline must only
must only be used as a fuel, not as a solvent or cleaner. It
be used as a fuel, not as a solvent or cleaner. It should never be
should never be stored any place where its vapors can build
stored any place where its vapors can build up or travel to an ignition
up or travel to an ignition source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs
source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in an approved, plastic, sealed
in an approved, plastic, sealed gas can, or in the tractor fuel
gas can, or in the tractor fuel tank with the cap securely closed.
tank with the cap securely closed. Spilled fuel needs to be
Spilled fuel needs to be cleaned up immediately.
cleaned up immediately.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance
unit. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this
manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.
of your unit. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures
listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety
system.
Operator Safety
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