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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
MACHINE 1S 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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GENERAL OPERATION
•
Read,understand, a nd followall instructions i n the manual
andon the machinebeforestarting+
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operatethe machine.
•
Clear the area of objectssuch as rocks,toys,wire, etco,
whichcouldbe pickedup and thrownbythe blade°
•
Besuretheareaisclearofo.ther p eople beforemowing°Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
•
Nevercarrypassengers+
°
Do notmowin reverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.Always
lookdownand behindbeforeand whilebacking.
o
Beaware ofthe mowerdischarge direction anddo notpoint
it at anyone..Do not operatethe mowerwithout eitherthe
entiregrasscatcheror theguard in place.
•
Slowdownbeforeturning+
•
Neverleavea rurmingmachineunattended° A lways turnoff
blades,set parkingbrake,stop engine, and removekeys
before dismounting°
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Turnoffbladeswhen not mowing+
•
Stop enginebefore removinggrasscatcheror unclogging
chute.
•
MowonlyIn daylightor goodartificial light.
•
Do not operate the machinewhileunder the influenceof
alcoholor drugs°
•
Watchfor traffic whenoperating nearorcrossing roadways°
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Useextra carewhenloadingor unloadingthe machineinto
a traileror truck°
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SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related
to loss-of-control
and
tipover
accidents,
which
can
result
in severe
injury
or
death.
All slopes require extra caution.
If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
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Mow up and down slopes, not across.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•
Use slow speed° Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
•
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
o
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine.
•
Keep all movement on the stopes 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:
°
Do not turnon slopes unlessnecessary, and then, turnslowly
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 cliffor ditch, or if an edge caves in°
•
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
°
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground_
°
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
!11. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is 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 them.
•
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
°
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area°
•
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
•
Never carry children.
They may fall off and be seriousIy
injured or interfere with safe machine operation+
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Never allow chiidren to operate the machine.
•
Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
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Use extra care in handlinggasoline and other fuels. "Theyare
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 refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as a water heater_
•
Never run a machine inside a dosed area.
•
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition+
•
Never tamper with safety devices°
Check their proper
operation regularly°
•
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing°
°
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object+
Repair, if necessary, before restarting..
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
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Grass catchercomponents are subject to wear, damage, and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-
essary+
°
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them_
°
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety
precautions.
It
means
CAUTIONfl!
BECOME ALERTltf
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wtre and placewtre
where it cannot contact
spark plug in order to prevent accidental
_+
starting
when setting
up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs+
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A WARNING
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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