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P
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ERSONAL
AFETY
Responsible Operators
Only trained adults may operate unit
Training includes actual operation
Clearly understand instructions
Be alert! Conditions can change
Data indicates that operators, age 60 and above, are
involved in a larger percentage of riding mower related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
No Drugs
NEVER operate unit after or during the consumption of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
No Alcohol
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their
alertness or coordination is impaired.
Safety Gear
Wear safety gear for protection.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get
caught in rotating parts.
Gloves
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges.
Protective Footwear
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation.
Safety Goggles
Wear safety goggles to protect eyes from thrown objects.
Avoid Sharp Edges
Sharp edges can cut. Movement of parts can cut off
fingers or a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear gloves and use
extreme caution when servicing.
IMPORTANT: On multi-blade mowers, rotation of one
blade will cause all blades to rotate.
Avoid Entanglement
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is
running.
Hot Surfaces
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from
operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust or service.
Avoid Pinch Points
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
Exhaust Fumes
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death.
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Ventilation
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide
good ventilation and wait until hazard has been removed.
Explosive Fuel
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
No smoking, No sparks, No flames. ALWAYS allow
engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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S
PERATIONAL
Safe Distances
Keep people away from unit during operation.
No Riders
Never carry passengers.
Avoid Tip over
Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near
drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.
DO NOT try to stabilize unit by putting foot on ground.
Thrown Objects
Deflected materials can cause injury and property
damage. DO NOT point discharge at anyone. DO NOT
discharge directly onto paved or gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating
this unit.
Hazardous Slopes
Operate up and down slopes, not across slopes. DO
NOT operate on slopes of more than 15° unless Roll
Over Protection System (ROPS) is installed. DO NOT
exceed 20° with ROPS installed.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT
make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow
speed to avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or
stopping on a slope.
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