Simplicity 7800893 Operator's Manual page 8

Operator Safety
Safety and Operation Decals
Reading this manual and the safety instructions it con-
tains will provide the basic knowledge necessary to
operate this mower safely and effectively. However,
several safety and operation decals have also been
placed on the mower as a reminder of this important
information during operation.
Blade Control (OPC)
NEUTRAL
LOCK
7101547
Drive Handle Lock
Keep Hands and Feet Away
8
The decals noted below are located on the mower.
The safety warnings and operation instructions they
contain should be carefully read, understood, and fol-
lowed. Not following these important warnings and
instructions can result in serious bodily injury or
death.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace
them immediately. Contact your dealer for replacement
decals.
1 2 3 4
7102697
Operating Instructions
POUR ÉVITER DES BLESSURES GRAVES VOIRE MORTELLES
• Lire le manuel d'utilisation.
• Maintenir en place et en état de marche les dispositifs
de sécurité (protections, écrans, commutateurs, etc.)
• Enlever les objets qui peuvent être projetés par la lame.
• Passer latéralement sur les pentes, pas en montant
ou descendant.
• Eviter les pentes raides.
• Ne pas tondre s'il y a des enfants ou des badauds
aux alentours.
• Regarder en bas et derrière avant et pendant une
marche arrière.
• Patienter au moins 2 minutes avant de refaire le plein.
• Cette machine peut créer des étincelles pouvant
provoquer l'incendie de la végétation sèche. Un
pare-étincelles peut être nécessaire. Contacter les
organismes d'incendie locaux pour les réglemen-
tations relatives aux exigences de prévention d'incendie.
RISQUE D'AMPUTATION ET OBJETS PROJETÉS
• Garder mains et pieds à l'écart de la plate-forme
de coupe.
• Ne pas utiliser la tondeuse si le déversoir ou tout le
bac à herbe pas bien en place.
Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme
à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
STOP
5
AVERTISSEMENT WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Read operator's manual.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches,
etc.) in place and working.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by blade.
• Go across slopes, not up and down.
• Avoid steep slopes.
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Look down and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Wait at least 2 minutes before refueling.
• This equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. Spark arrestor may
be required. Contact local fire agencies for
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
DANGER DANGER
AMPUTATION AND THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
• Keep hands and feet away from deck.
• Do not operate mower unless discharge deflector
or entire grass catcher is in its proper place.
This spark ignition system complies with
Canadian standard ICES-002
7105217
Safety Warnings
www.simplicitymfg.com