Operation - Encore EW28X11BX Operator's Manual

1.4 OPERATION

Although hazard control and accident prevention
partially are dependent upon the design and
configuration of the equipment, these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence,
and proper training of the personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and the storage of
the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety
Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition
prior to use for mowing.
POTENTAL HAZARD
· Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Severe burns can occur on contact.
· Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch
fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool
before touching.
· Remove accumulated debris from muffler and
engine area.
· Install and maintain a spark arrester in working order
before using equipment
grass-covered, or brush-covered unimproved land.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can
become entangled in rotating parts.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic
amputation or severe lacerations.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not operate the machine without guards, shields,
and safety devices in place and working properly.
· Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing away
from rotating parts.
on forest-covered,
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1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at
hand.
1.4.2 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light;
keep away from holes and hidden hazards. NEVER
carry passengers. DO NOT operate the mower when
children or others are in the area!
1.4.3 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in
wet grass.
1.4.4 Use extreme caution when mowing and/or
turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over
could occur. The operator is responsible for safe
operation on slopes.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
· Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
· Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks,
or water can cause rollovers, which may result in
serious injury, death, or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
· Do not mow on slopes when grass is wet.
· Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
· Do not mow on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
· Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
· Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Use a hand trimmer only near drop-offs, ditches,
steep banks, or water. This area can be dangerous,
see Figure 1.
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Progressively greater care is needed as the slope
increases.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a
slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly off the slope.
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Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower
may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of
braking and steering.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
that change the operating angle, as rough terrain