Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 4

Safety Rules
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules
could result In loss of control of vehicle, severe personal Iniury to yourself
or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment The triangle ^In text
signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed._
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with
attachments.
• Do not allow children to operate the machine. Donotailow
adults to operate it without proper Instruction.
• Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and
others are around.
• Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) that might
be picked up and thrown.
• On wheel-steer units, operator must be in seat with clutch
pedal depressed and PTO disengaged to start rider engine.
On lever-steer models, control levers must be in neutral gate
and PTO disengaged to start rider.
• Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine
(motor) before leaving the operator's position.
• Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine
(motor) before making any repairs or adjustments.
• Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended, such as disengaging the power-take-off, setting
the parking brake, stopping the engine, and removing the
key.
• Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across
the face. Never operate on slopes greater than
30®/o (16®).
• Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and
in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be
especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.
• Stay alert for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain and
other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
• Do not use machine to pull loads, loss of steering could
occur.
• When using grass collection attachments:
a. limit loads to those you can safely control.
b. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
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