POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and
loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or
water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
♦ Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
♦ Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
♦ Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
♦ Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the
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area to be mowed.
Use a walk behind mower and\or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep
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banks or water. This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1.
Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
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disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to
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the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking
and steering.
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating
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angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing
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area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments. These can change the
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stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or
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counterweights to improve stability.
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A Rollover Protection System (roll bar) is installed on the unit.
DANGER
Figure 1
SAFE ZONE FOR MOWING
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