Webb WEH12R Original Instructions Manual page 7

SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, or it is greater than 15 degrees, do not scarify on it.
Do:
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your balance, release the handle.
Do Not:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
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 activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the working area and under care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and stop the machine if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child who may run into the machine.
5. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be
trained and supervised by an adult.
SERVICE
General Service:
1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blades and all moving parts have stopped.
2. Check the blades at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blades for damage.
Replace with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
4. Never tamper with safety devices. Check the correct operation regularly.
5. After striking a foreign object, stop and thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the machine.
6. Machine components, guards and shields are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturers (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the
environment.
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