During Operation Safety; General Safety; Slope Safety - Hayter Harrier 41 PRO AD FS Operator's Manual

SAFETY
During Operation Safety - General
Safety
• Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long trousers, slip-resistant, substantial
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewellery.
• Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes
distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage
may occur.
• Do not operate the mower while ill, tired, or under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
• When you release the BBC control lever, the blade
should stop within 3 seconds. If it doesn't, stop
using your mower immediately and contact a
Hayter Authorised Service Dealer.
• Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep
small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is not
operating the machine. Stop the machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Always look down and behind you before moving
the mower in reverse.
• Operate the mower only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the mower when there is the risk of lightning.
• Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you
slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in wet
conditions.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view.
• Do not direct the discharge material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall
or obstruction; material may ricochet toward you.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you to
lose your balance or footing.
• If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and disconnect the lead from
the spark plug before examining the mower for
damage. Make all necessary repairs and retrieve
the object(s) before resuming operation.
• Before leaving the operating position, shut off the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• If the engine has been running, it will be hot and
can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which is
lethal if inhaled.
• Check the grass bag components and the
discharge chute frequently for any wear or
deterioration and replace them with the
manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
• Use accessories and attachments approved by
Hayter Limited only.
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During Operation Safety - Slope Safety
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Use extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
• Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.