Snapper Rider REX-300 Operator's Manual page 9

Symbol Meaning
Remove the key
before perform-
ing service.
WARNING
This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating
hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause
injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following
SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death
to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine
must understand these instructions and must allow only
persons who understand these instructions to operate
machine. Each person operating the machine must be of
sound mind and body and must not be under the influence
of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or
judgment.
Carbon Monoxide Warning
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill
you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste
it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could
still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas. If you start
to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from win-
dows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or
plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors
and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can
quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for
hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
Protection for 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. Children who have been
given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing
Symbol Meaning
Remove the
spark plug wire
before performing
service.
area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the opera-
tor.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is oper-
ated (even with the blade OFF).
3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine,
attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.
5. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature
judgment under close adult supervision to operate
machine.
6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and
down for children, pets and hazards before and while
backing.
7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Protection Against Tip-Overs/Roll-Overs
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tipover/roll-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO NOT mow
it. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.
1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10
degrees (18% grade).
2. Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill. Use a slow speed
and avoid sudden or sharp turns.
3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of
slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with
blades off.
4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If machine
stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF
and back slowly straight down the slope.
5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, wash-
outs, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least two mower widths)
away from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The
machine could turn over if an edge caves in.
7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.
8. DO NOT begin forward motion while the machine is roll-
ing backwards. A rearward tip-over may result.
9. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance
with instructions supplied with a grass catcher or other
attachments. DO NOT operate machine on slopes
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