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IMPORTANT: T his cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghands and feet and
throwingobjects,Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in
serious injury or death_
!.
GENERAL
OPERATION
= Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions
in the manual
and on the
machine
before starting.
o Only allow responsible
adults, who are
familiar with the instructions,
to operate
the machine.
° Clear the area of objects
such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade.
o Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing.
Stop machine
if anyone
enters the area.
,, Never carry passengers.
° Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down and
behind
before
and while backing.,
o Be aware of the mower discharge
direction
and do not point it at anyone°
Do not operate the mower without
either
the entire grass catcher
or the guard in
place.
o Slow down before turning..
° Never leave a running
machine
unattended,
Always turn off blades, set
parking
brake, stop engine,
and remove
keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
o Stop engine before removing
grass
catcher
or unclogging
chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
° Do not operate
the machine
while under
the influence
of alcohol or drugs,
• Watch for traffic when operating
near or
crossing
roadways.
° Use extra care when loading or unload _
ing the machine
into a trailer or truck.
° Data indicates
that operators,
age 60
years and above, are involved
in a large
percentage
of riding mower-related
injuries.
These operators
should
evaluate
their ability to operate
the riding
mower safely enough to protect them-
selves and others from serious
injury.
• Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves or
other debris build-up
which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn.
Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-
Lip to occur° Clean any oil or fuel
spillage
before
operating
or storing the
machine.
Allow machine
to cool before
storage.
II. SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes
are a major factor related to loss-of-
control and tipover accidents,
which can re-
sult in severe
injury
or death.
All slopes
require extra caution,
ff you cannot back up
the slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not
mow it.
DO:
° Mow up and down slopes,
not across_
o Remove
obstacles
such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
= Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven
terrain
could overturn
the machine°
Taft
grass can hide obstacles
o Use slow speed..
Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope°
o Follow the manufacturer's
recommenda
-
tions for wheel weights
or counter-
weights
to improve stability.
° Use extra care with grass catchers
or
other attachments°
These can change
the stability of the machine.
o Keep all movement
on the slopes slow
and gradual.
Do not make sudden
changes
in speed or direction,
• Avoid starting
or stopping
on a slope.
If
tires lose traction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly straight
down the
slope.
DO NOT:
o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly
and gradually
downhill,
if possible.
.
Do not mow near drop-offs,
ditches, or
embankments.
The mower could
suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in o
o Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction
could cause sliding.,
o Do not try to stabilize
the machine
by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes_
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