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SAFETY RULES
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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
MACHtNE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS.
FA LURE TO OBSERVETHE
FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
COULD RESULT IN SER OUS NJURY OR DEATH.
1.
GENERAL
OPERATION
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Read, understand, and follow air instructionsin the manual
Tragic accidents can occur it the operator is not alert to the
andQn the machine before starting. :
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presence of children.
Children are often attracted
to the
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
machine
and the mowing activity.
Never assume
that
instructions, to operate the machine.
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys; wire, etc., ::.:
children will remain where you last saw them,
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which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
• ': Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
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Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stop
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
machine if anyone enters the area.
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Never carry passengers.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
children.
look down and behind before and while backing,
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Never carry children.
They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point
it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
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Slow down before turning,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Never leave a running machine unattended, Always turn off
blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys
IV. SERVICE
before dismounting.
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Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets. They are
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Turn off blades when not mowing,
flammable and vapors are explosive.
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Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
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Use only an approved container.
chute.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light,
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not
smoke.
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Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuet container inside where
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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways,
there is an open flame, such as a water heater.
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Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into
a traiIer or truck,
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Never run a machine inside a closed area.
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Keep nuts and boIts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition.
II.
SLOPE OPERATION
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Never tamper with safety devices,
Check their proper
Slopes
are a major factor
reiated
to loss-of-contro!
and
operation regularly.
tipover
accidents,
which
can result
in severe
injury or :
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris bulld-up.
death. All slopes require extra caution,
If you cannot back::
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Clean oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it; donor
mow it.
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storing.
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Stop and inspect the equ pment if you strike an object.
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Repair, if necessary, before restarting
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Mow up ane oown slopes, no_across..
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the eng ne runn ng.
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urass ca_cnercomponen[s are SuD]ectto wear, (]amage ana
vvatcn for holes: ru[s, or.Dumps,
uneven t.erra, m COUIQ"
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
overturn me macn[ne
I aHgrass can mae oosracles
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objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and
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Use stow speed. Choosea owgearsothatyouwillnot
have
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, whennec-
to stop or shift while on the slope.
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essary.
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Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel-
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Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
weights or counterweights to improve stability,
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
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Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as
These can change the stability of the machine,
required.
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Keep aHmovement on the sfopes slowand gradual
Do not
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make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Look for this symbol to point out important
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
safety
precautions.
It
means
disengage the blades and proceed s]ow]ystraightdown
the
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!]
YOUR
slope.
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
DO NOT:
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Donotturnonslopes
unless necessary, andthen, turnsfowly
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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wire and placewirewhere
itcannotcontact
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,or embankments. The
spark plug in order to prevent accidental
mowercould suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
starting
when setting up, transporting,
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of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge caves in.
adjusting or making repairs;
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
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Slid,rig.
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Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe
WARNING
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•ground.
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals
known to the State of California
to
cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproduc-
itive harm.
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