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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can
cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or
death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and,
furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person
operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance
which might impair vision, dexterity, or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your
dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough,
Georgia 30253. Phone: (770) 954-2500.
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
1.
DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is
operated (even with the blade OFF).
2.
DO NOT allow children to ride on machine or on
attachments (even with the blade OFF).
3.
DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate
machine.
4. Only adults or responsible teenagers with mature
judgement, under close supervision, shall be
allowed to operate machine!
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
1.
DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15
degrees (27% grade).
2. On slopes above 10 degrees (18% grade), exercise
extreme CAUTION. Turn blade OFF when traveling
uphill, also reduce speed and avoid sharp turns.
3. Avoid uphill starts. If machine is stopped going
uphill, turn blade OFF and back slowly down the
slope.
4.
DO NOT mow under any condition where traction
or stability is doubtful without first test driving
over the terrain with blade OFF.
5. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards.
Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts,
fences and protruding objects.
6.
DO NOT mow back and forth across face of
slopes.
7.
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least three feet) away
from edge of ditches and other drop offs.
PREPARATION
1.
Read this manual, get to know where all controls
are located and practice how to use them before
starting for the first time, and at the beginning of
each season. Pay attention to Warning and
Instructional Decals on engine and machine. Read
and follow operator's manuals and instructions
furnished with attachments.
2.
Handle fuel with care! Never remove fuel cap while
engine is running. Fill fuel tank outdoors only with
engine STOPPED and cool. Clean spilled fuel from
machine. Store fuel in approved container, out of
the
reach
of
children,
in
well
ventilated,
unoccupied building.
3.
Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in
preparation for emergencies.
4.
Only mature, responsible persons shall operate
the machine and only after proper instruction.
PREPARATION
5.
Mount and dismount the machine from left side.
6. Wear
appropriate
protective
clothing
when
mowing, such as, long pants and substantial
footwear, not barefoot or with open sandals.
7.
Practice operation of machine with blade OFF to
learn controls and develop skill.
8.
Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs
must NOT operate machine.
9.
Check the area to be mowed and remove all
objects such as doormats, sticks, toys, wire, rocks,
and other objects that could cause injury if thrown
by blade.
10. Keep people and pets a safe distance from
machine.
11. Shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
other safety devices must be in proper position
and functional.
12. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible.
Replace if damaged.
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. STOP blade, STOP engine, set parking brake and
remove key when leaving seat of machine.
2.
DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated
with feet on foot rests.
3.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade
underneath deck. Never place foot on ground
while blade is ON or when machine is in motion.
4.
Turn blade OFF, STOP engine and wait for blade
to STOP before attempting to unclog grass or
leaves to prevent loss of fingers or hand.
5.
Blade must be switched OFF except when cutting
grass. Set cutter in highest position when mowing
over rough ground.
6.
Deflector or grass catcher must be in position.
Never point discharge at people, passing cars,
windows or doors. Watch out for traffic when on or
near roadways.
7.
Operate in reverse only with careful observation of
entire area behind the machine. DO NOT mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary.
8.
Never carry passengers.
9.
Service machine and make adjustments only when
engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from
spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark
plug(s).
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