Bushranger 7101E-RIDER Operator's Manual page 4

GENERAL RIDE-ON MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this ride-on lawnmower.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "ride-on lawnmower" in the warnings refers to your battery operated ride-on lawnmower.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate ride-on lawnmower in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Ride-on lawnmowers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a ride-on lawnmower 15 m (50 ft). Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety - charger
a) Charger plug must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose charger to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a charger will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the ride-on lawnmower.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
e) If operating a charger in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a ride-on lawnmower. Do not
use a ride-on lawnmower while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating ride-on lawnmowers may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the key is in the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the ride-on lawnmower on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the ride-on lawnmower may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the ride-on
lawnmower in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of mower allow you to become complacent and ignore
ride-on lawnmower safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
4) Ride-on lawnmower use and care
a) Do not force the ride-on lawnmower. Use the correct ride-on lawnmower for your application. The correct
ride-on lawnmower will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the ride-on lawnmower if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any ride-on lawnmower that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detach able, from the
ride-on lawnmower before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing ride-on lawnmowers.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the ride-on lawnmower accidentally.
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