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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This finishing
mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause
injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following
SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or
death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the finishing
mower must understand these instructions
and must allow only persons who understand these instructions
to operate the finishing
mower. Each person
operating the finishing
mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any
substance
which might impair vision, dexterity
or judgment.
If you have any questions
pertaining
to the
finishing
mower which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction,
call or write the Customer Service
Department
at
SNAPPER,
McDonough,
Georgia
30253.
Phone:
(1-800-935-2967).
Follow
the
SAFETY
instructions
provided with your tractor and contact your dealer or the tractor manufacturer
if you have any
questions pertaining to its safe use.
PROTECTION
FOR CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to
the
presence
of
children.
Children
are
often
attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
1.
KEEP children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult.
2.
DO NOT allow children
in yard when mower is
operated (even with the blade OFF).
3.
DO NOT allow children or other passengers to ride
on mower (even with the blade OFF). They may fall
and be seriously injured.
4.
DO NOT allow
pre-teenage
children
to operate
mower.
5.
ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers with
mature judgment
under close adult supervision
to
operate mower.
6.
BE SURE
the
area
is clear
of others
before
mowing and turn mower OFF if anyone enters the
area.
7.
DO
NOT
mow
in
reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
LOOK BEHIND
and down
for
small
children before and when backing.
8.
USE
EXTRA
CARE
when
approaching
blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure vision.
PROTECTION
AGAINST
TIPOVERS
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4.
AVOID
uphill starts. If you stop mowing while
going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blade OFF
and back slowly down the slope.
5.
STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Keep away from
ditches,
washouts,
culverts,
fences
and
protruding objects.
6.
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE
(at least 3 feet) away
from
edge of ditches
and other drop offs. The
mower could turn over if an edge caves in.
7.
Always begin forward
motion slowly.
8.
This mower attachment can affect the handling and
stability of the tractor. Counter weights may be
required.
Contact
the
tractor
dealer
or tractor
manufacturer for recommended safe practice before
operating.
9.
DO NOT mow
on wet grass.
Reduced
traction
could cause sliding.
10. DO NOT mow under any condition where traction,
steering or stability is doubtful without first test
driving over the terrain with blade OFF.
11. Operator
Protective
Structure
may
be required
when this mower attachment
is mounted to your
tractor.
Contact
the
tractor
dealer
or tractor
manufacturer
for
Safe
Operation
instructions
before operating.
PROTECTION
AGAINST
TIPOVERS
Slopes
are a major factor
related to loss-of-control
and tip-over
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. Use extra care
when using the
finishing
mower; it can change the stability of the
tractor.
1.
DO NOT operate mower on slopes exceeding
15
degrees (27% grade).
2.
Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10
degrees
(18%
grade).
Turn
blade
OFF
when
traveling uphill. Use first speed and avoid sudden
or sharp turns.
3.
DO NOT mow
back
and forth
across
face
of
slopes. Mow up and down.
PREPARATION
1.
Read this manual and tractor manual. Get to know
where all controls are located and practice how to
use them before starting for the first time, and at
the beginning of each season. Read and follow
all
Warnings and Instructions
2.
Only mature,
responsible
persons
shall operate
the machine and only after proper instruction.
3.
Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved
fuel container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel
with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with
engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from
machine. DO NOT smoke.
4.
Practice operation of mower with BLADE OFF to
learn controls and develop skills.
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