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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers u
IMPORTANT.'
THIS
CUTTING
MACHINE
tS CAPABLE
OF AMPUTATING
HANDS
AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS
FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
COULD
RESULT
IN SERIOUS
INJURY
OR DEATH
1° GENERAL
OPERATION
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Read, understand, end follow ell fnstruclions tn the manual
and on fhe machine before elading
Only allow responsible adults, who are famtllar wlth Ihe
instructions, I o operate the machine,
•
Clear the area of objecls such as recks, toys, wire etc,
whichcould be p eked up and thrownby the blade
•
Besure thearea tsclearof olher people before mewing Slop
machine Banyone enters the area
•
Never carry passengers.
"
Do notmow tn reverseunless absolutelynecessary Aiways
look down and behindbetore and while backing
Beaware of the mowerdischarge dlraclton enddo not point
it at anyone
Do not operate the mower wghouleither the
entlre grass catcher or the guard in place-
,
Stow down before turning.
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Never leave e running machine unattended. Always turnoff
blades, set parking 5rake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting.
,.
Turn off blades when not mewing
Slop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chule
•
Mow 0nly In daylight or good artificial light
,
Do nol operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohoior drugs
•
Watch tot traffic when operating near or crossing roadways
•
Use extra care when loading or unloadingthe machlne into
a keller or truck.
IL
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and
ttpover accidents,
whlch can result in severe Inlury or
death
Al! slopes require extra caution.
If you cannot back
up the slope or if you leet uneasy on It, do eel mow It.
DO:
Mow up and down slopes, not across
•
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc
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Welch lot holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could
ovedum Ihe machine
Taft greas can hide obstscles,
"
Useslowspeed. Choosea low gaarso that you will not have
to stop or shift wh_e on the slope.
.
Follow the manulacturar's
recommendations for wheel
weightsor counlerwetghlsto improve slabtllty.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other atlachments
These can change the stability ol the machine.
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Keep a_ movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes In speed or direction
•
Avoid stadtng or stoppingon e stops, If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly strelghl down the
slope
DO NOT:
.
Do not lure on slopesunlessnecessary, and then, turnslowly
andgradually downhlIl,it posstble
De notmow near drep-offs dltehea, or embankments. The
mowercouldsuddenlyturn over If e wheel is over the edge
of a oligor dilch, or if an edge caves in,
Do not mow on wet grass, Reduced traction could cause
sliding
•
De not tryto stabilize the machine by pulling your foot on the
ground.
•
De not use grass catcher on sleep slopes
Ill
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur If the operator ts not alert to the
presence of children
Children are often attracted
to the
machine
and the mowing activity.
Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw Ihem.
Keep eh[tdran out of the mowing area and underthe watehtu
care of another responsibleadult,,
•
Be alert and lure machine oil if children enter the area
•
Borers and when backing, look behind and down for small
children
"
Never carry children They may lall oi! and be seriousy
injuredor tetedere wtlh sate machine operation
•
Never allow children to operale lhe machine
"
Usa extra care when approaching blind comers shrubs,
trees, or other objectsthat may obscure vision.
IV.
SERVICE
•
Use extra tara In handling gassltne end olher fuefs Theyere
flammable
and vapors are explosive
Use only an approved
container+
Never remove
gas cap
or add fuel with the engine
running,
Allow engine to cool before refueling
Do not
smoke
Never refue_ the machine
indoors
Never store the machine
or fuel container Inside where
there is an open llama, such as a water heeler.
•
Never tun a machtne insidea closed area
•
Keep nuts and bolls, especially
btade attachment bolls light
and keep equipment
n good condit on
•
Never
tamper
with safety
devices
Check
their
proper
operalion
regularly
•
Keep machine free ot grass
tesves, or other debris build-up,
C san o
or fuel spillage
Mow
machine
to coat before
stodng
•
Slop
and inspect lhe equipment
if you sldke
an object
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
"
Never make adjustmenls or repairs wilh lhe engine
running.
•
GreessatchercomponenlearesubJectlowear
damage
and
deterioration,
which
could
expose
moving
paris or allow
objects
[o be thrown+
Frequenlly check
components
and
replace with manufaclureCs
recommended
parts, when nec-
essary
•
Mower blades are sharp and can cut, Wrap Ihe blade(s)
or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servlclng Ihem.
•
Check brake operalion lrequently.
Adjust
and service
as
,, requ_red_.........
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety
precautions,
It
means
CAUTIONIf!
BECOME
ALERTIII
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
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CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark plug
wire and place wire where It cannot
contact
spark plug
In order to prevent
acctdenlal
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs.
WARNING
A
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm,
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