Safety Risks - Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual

Safety Risks
Children
Tragic accidents can occur with
children. Do not allow them
anywhere near the area of
operation. Children are often
attracted to the unit and
mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them. If there is
a risk that children may enter the area where you are
mowing, have another responsible adult watch them.
DO NOTGIVECHILDRENRIDESONTHIS UNIT! This
encourages them to come near the unit in the future while it
is running, and they could be seriously hurt. They may then
approach the unit for a ride when you are not expecting it,
and you may run over them.
Reverse
Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.Always
look down and behind before and
while traveling in reverse even
with the mower blades
disengaged.
Slope Operation
You could be seriously injured or
even killed if you usethis unit on
too steep an incline. Using the
unit on a slope that is too steep
or where you don't have
adequatetraction can cause you
to lose control or roll over.
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A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you
cannot back up (in 2-wheel drive mode). You should not
operate on inclines with a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise
over a 20 foot length. Always drive up and down slopes:
never cross the face.
Also note that the surface you are driving on can greatly
impact stability and control. Wet grass or icy pavement can
seriously affect your ability to control the unit.
If you feel unsure about operating the unit on an incline,
don't do it. It's not worth the risk.
Moving Parts
This equipment has many
moving parts that can injure you
or someone else. However, if you
are seated in the seat properly,
and follow all the rules in this
book, the unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has spinning
mower blades that can amputate hands and feet. Do not
allow anyone near the equipment while it is running!
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is
equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT
attempt to alter or bypassthe system. See your dealer
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety
interlock system tests found in this manual.
ThrownObjects
This unit has spinning mower
blades. These blades can pick
up and throw debris that
could seriously injure a
bystander. Be sure to clean up
the area to be mowed
BEFORE you start mowing.
Do not operate this unit
without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard
(deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is
running! If someone does enter the area, shut the unit off
immediately until they leave.
Fuel and Maintenance
Gasoline is
extremely
flammable. Its
vapors are also
extremely
flammable and can
travel to distant
ignition sources. Gasoline must only be used as a fuel, not
as a solvent or cleaner. It should never be stored any place
where its vapors can build up or travel to an ignition source
like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in an approved, plastic, sealed
gas can, or in the tractor fuel tank with the cap securely
closed. Spilled fuel needsto be cleaned up immediately.
Proper maintenanceis critical to the safety and performance
of your unit. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures
listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety
system.