Safety Rules - Simplicity 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Safety Rules ik
This notation preceding Cautions and Warnings in the text signifies important precaution¬
ary steps which, if not properly followed, could result in personal injury or damage to
your equipment
General
Preparation
Operation
• Read the Operating and Service Instructions
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Do not allow adults to operate it without
proper instruction.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children.and pets.
• Handle gasoline with care — it is highly
flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add gasoline to a running or hot engine,
or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up
spilled gasoline.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the vehicle while in
operation.
• Make sure
a. tractor and attachments are in good
operating condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in place
and in good working condition, and
c. all adjustments (cutting height, etc.), have
been made.
• Clear the work area of objects which might
be picked up and thrown.
• Disengage all attachment clutches and shift
into neutral before attempting to start the
engine.
• Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate tractor
when barefoot or when wearing open sandals
or canvas shoes.
• Disengage power to attachments and stop
engine before unclogging attachment chutes.
• Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop the
engine before leaving the operator's position.
• Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop the
engine before making any repairs or adjustments.
• When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
b. Never make a cutting height adjustment
while the engine is running.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face
of steep slopes; never across the face.
• Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Use
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards. Be extra careful when
operating on wet or slippery surfaces.
• The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after
striking a foreign object, and the damage
should be repaired before restarting and
operating the equipment.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
• If equipment begins to vibrate abnormally —
disengage power to attachments and stop
engine at once. Inspect for damage and correct
before starting up tractor.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
a. Use only drawbar hitch point.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use weights when suggested in the owner's
manual.
• Disengage power to attachment(s) when
transporting or not in use.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving
the vehicle unattended, such as disengaging
the power take-off, lowering the attachment(s),
shifting into neutral, setting the parking brake,
stopping the engine, and removing the key.
• Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices
in place.
Maintenance • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
and Storage sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
• Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
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