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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride=On Mowers
DANGER:
THiS CUTTING MACHINE IS 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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WARNING:
in order to prevent accidental
starting
when setting
up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always discon=
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
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WARNING: Tow only the attachments that
are recommended
by and comply
with
specifications of the manufacturer
of your
tractor.
Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose
traction
with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle
components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
Battery
posts,
terminals
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after handling.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
•
Read, understand,
and follow all instructions
on the ma-
chine and in the manual before starting.
•
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•
Only allow responsible
adults, who are familiar with the
instructions,
to operate the machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.
•
Ensure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating.
Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers.
•
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing.
•
Never direct discharged
material toward anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blades
when crossing gravel surfaces.
•
Do not operate machinewithout
the entire grass catcher, dis-
charge chute, or other safety devices in place and working.
•
Slow down before turning.
•
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn
off blades, set parking
brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
•
Disengage
blades
when
not mowing.
Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to come to a complete
stop before
cleaning
the machine,
removing
the grass catcher,
or
unclogging
the discharge
chute.
•
Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
•
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
•
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine
into a trailer or truck.
•
Always wear eye protection
when operating
machine.
•
Data indicates
that operators,
age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage
of riding mower-related
injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them-
selves and others from serious injury.
•
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation
for wheel
weights or counterweights.
•
Keep machine
free of grass
, leaves
or other debris
build-up
which
can touch
hot exhaust
/ engine
parts
and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean
any oil or fuel spillage
before operating
or storing the
machine.
Allow machine to cool before storage.
II, SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes
are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-
over accidents,
which can result in severe
injury or death.
Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution.
If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
•
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden ob-
jects.
Uneven terrain could overturn
the machine.
Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
•
Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope.
•
Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope.
If the tires
lose traction,
disengage
the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
•
Keep all movement
on the slopes slow and gradual.
Do
not make sudden changes
in speed or direction,
which
could cause the machine to roll over.
•
Use extra care while operating
machine with grass catch-
ers or other attachments;
they can affect the stability of
the machine.
Do no use on steep slopes.
•
Do not try to stabilize the machine
by putting your foot
on the ground.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge
or if the edge caves in.
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