Snapper SW20 Series Operator's Manual page 8

SafetyRules & information
spark arrester. It is a violation of California Public
ResourceCode Section 4442 to use or operate the
engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a spark attester meeting any applicable
local or state laws. Other states or federal area may
have similar laws.
26. OSHAregulations may require the use of hearing
protection when exposed to sound levels greater than 85
dBA for an 8 hour time period.
tLCAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss thoughextended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearingprotection when operating this machine.
SLOPEOPERATION
Slopesare a major factor relatedto loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents,which can result in severeinjury or death.All
slopes requireextra caution. If you cannot back up the slope
or if you feel uneasyon it, do not drive on it.
, WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 15° which is a
rise of 5.4 feet (165 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm)
horizontally.
Select slew ground speed before driving ontoslope.
Use extra cautionwhen operating on slopes with rear-
mounted grass catchers.
l/low across the face of slopes, not up and down, use
caution when changingdirections and DO NOT START
ORSTOPONSLOPE.
Do
1, Mow across slopes, not up and down.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
3. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneventerrain could
overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
4. Use slow speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will
not have to stop or change speedwhile on the slope.
5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the unit.
6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
7. Seeyour authorized dealer for recommendations of
available weights to improve stability.
Do Not
1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires
lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion on a
slope), disengagethe blade(s) (PTO) and drive slow off
the slope.
2. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,and then, turn
slowly.
3. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The operator could lose footing or balanceor mower
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a
cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
4. Do not mow on wet grass. Reducedfooting or traction
could cause sliding.
5. Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on
the ground. (ride-on units)
6. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
7. Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
TOWEDEQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS)
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight
limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See
attaching a trailer under OPERATION.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment,
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator is not alert to the
presenceof children. Children are often attractedto the unit
and the mowing activity. Neverassumethat children will
remain whereyou last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
3. Before and during reverse operation, look behind and
down for small children.
4. Never allow children to operate the unit,
5. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs.
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
EMISSIONS
1. Engine exhaust from tHs product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air
Index information on the engine emissions label.
iGNiTiON SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS)
1. This sparkignitionsystemcomplieswith Canadian
ICES-O02.
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