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1. Safety
Rules
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride=On Mowers
iMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
MACHINE
IS CAPABLE
OF AMPUTATING
HANDS
AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS.
FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
THE
FOLLOWING
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
COULD
RESULT
IN SERIOUS
INJURY
OR DEATH.
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I. Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instruc-
tions to use the lawnmower' Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator,
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Do not carry passengers.
All drivers should seek and obtain professional and prac-
tical instruction.
Such instruction should emphasize:
- the need for care and concentration
when working
with ride-on machines;
control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheel grip;
b) being driven too fast;
c) inadequate braking;
d) the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
e) lack
of awareness
of the
effect
of ground
conditions,especially
slopes;
f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.
II. PREPARATION
To reduce
tile risk of fire - before use, when refueling
and
at the end of each mowing
session
- inspect
and remove
any debris
buildup
from the tractor, mower
and behind
al
guards.
While mowing,
always
wear substantial
footwear
and long
trousers.
Do not operate
the equipment
when
barefoot
or wearing
open
sandals.
ThorougHy
inspect
the area where
the equipment
is to
be used and remove
all objects
which
may be thrown
by
the machine.
WARNING
- Petrol
is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers
specifically
designed
for this
purpose.
Refuel
outdoors
only and do not smoke
while
refu-
eling.
-
Add fuel before
starting
the engine.
Never
remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine
is running
or when the engine
is hot.
If petrol
is spilled,
do not attempt
to start the engine
but move the machine
away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating
any source
of ignition
until petrol
vapors
have dissipated.
Replace
all fuel tanks and container
caps securely.
Replace
faulty silencers.
Before
using,
always
visually
inspect
to see that
the
blades,
blade
bolts and cutter
assembly
are not worn or
damaged.
Replace
worn
or damaged
blades
and bolts
in sets to preserve
balance.
On multi-bladed
machines,
take care as rotating
one blade
can cause
other blades
to rotate.
ill. Operation
Do not operate
the engine
in a confined
space
where
dangerous
carbon
monoxide
fumes
can collect.
Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial
light.
Before
attempting
to start the engine,
disengage
all blade
attachment
clutches
and shift into neutral.
Do not use on slopes
of more than 5 °,
Remember
there is no such thing as a"safe"
slope. Travel
on grass slopes requires
particular
care. To guard against
overturning;
do not stop or start suddenly
when going up or down-
hill;
engage
clutch
slowly,
always
keep machine
in gear,
especially
when traveling
downhill;
machine
speeds
should
be kept low on slopes
and
during
tight turns;
stay alert for humps
and hollows
and other
hidden
hazards;
never
mow across
the face of the slope,
unless
the
lawnmower
is designed
for this purpose.
Use care when
pulling
loads or using heavy equipment.
Use only approved
drawbar
hitch points.
Limit loads to those
you can safely
control.
Do not turn sharply.
Use care when reversing.
Use counterweight(s)
or wheel
weights
when
sug-
gested
in the instruction
handbook.
Watch
out for traffic
when crossing
or near roadways.
Stop the blades
from rotating
before
crossing
surfaces
other than grass.
When
using any attachments,
never
direct discharge
of
material
toward
bystanders
nor allow
anyone
near the
machine
while
in operation.
Never
operate
the lawnmower
with
defective
guards,
shields
or without
safety
protective
devices
in place.
Do not change the engine governor
settings
or overspeed
the engine.
Operating
the engine at excessive
speed may
increase
the hazard
of personal
injury.
Before
leaving
the operator's
position:
disengage
the power take-off
and lower the attach-
ments;
change
into neutral
and set the parking
brake;
stop the engine
and remove
the key.
Disengage
drive to attachments,
stop the engine,
and
disconnect
the spark plug wire(s)
or remove
the ignition
key
before
cleaning
blockages
or unclogging
chute;
before
checking,
cleaning
or working
on the lawn-
mower;
after striking
a foreign
object.
Inspect
the lawnmower
for damage
and make
repairs
before
restarting
and
operating
the equipment;
if the machine
starts
to vibrate
abnormally
(check
immediately).
Disengage
drive to attachments
when transporting
or not
in use.
Stop the engine
and disengage
drive to attachment
before
refueling;
before
removing
the grass
catcher;
before
making
height
adjustment
unless
adjustment
can be made from the operator's
position.
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