Husqvarna Xcite Z345 Operator's Manual page 8

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the product. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Do not operate the product without the full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices
in place and working.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing
gravel surfaces.
• Do not leave a running product unattended.
Always park on level ground, disengage the
attachment, set parking brake, and stop engine/
motor.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
• Decrease speed before turning.
• Decrease the speed before you turn around a
corner.
• Data shows that operators age 60 years and
above are involved in a large percentage of
riding mower-related injuries. These operators
must evaluate if they can safely operate the
riding mower sufficiently to protect themselves
and others from injury.
Safety instructions for operation on slopes
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution.
• Travel in the manufacturer recommended
direction on slopes. Use caution while operating
near dropoffs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass. The tires can lose
traction.
• Do not operate product under any condition
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Tires could slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Always keep the product in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid
making sudden changes in speed or direction.
Make turns slowly and gradually.
• If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and continue slowly straight down the slope.
• Use extra care while operating product with a
grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can
affect the stability of the product.
• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that
you can not control the product and that it
overturns. This can cause injury or death. It is
necessary to cut the grass carefully on all slopes.
If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you do not
feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
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• Cut the grass on the slope up and down, not
from side to side.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 10°.
• Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Look out for and do not move across furrows,
holes and bumps. There is a higher risk that the
product overturns on ground that is not flat. Long
grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks.
Keep at least the width of the machine away
from these hazards. The product can suddenly
overturn if a wheel moves across the edge of a
steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident
does occur. Let your dealer help you select the
right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long
term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye protection
while you operate the product or do maintenance
or repairs.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective
boots. Steel toes are recommended. Do not use
the product barefoot.
• Wear gloves when necessary, for example
when you attach, examine or clean the cutting
equipment.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or
other items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Do not wear shorts when you operate the
product.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher
close at hand.
Read the warning
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