Important Message To Employers - Honda HRC7018 Owner's Manual

MOWER SAFETY
Wear Protective Clothing
Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury.
Long pants and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from
thrown objects. Sturdy shoes with aggressive soles will help
protect your feet and give you better traction on slopes or
uneven ground. Ear protection and a helmet may be req ired
by local ordinances or insurance policies.
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Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing
If you need to leave the mower for any reason, even just to
inspect the lawn ahead, always turn the engine off. And take
the key if you go farther away.
Important Message to Employers
As an employer, you have special responsibilities to the
people who work for you.
Before you ask anyone to operate this mower, you need to
determine whether the person is old enough, large enough,
and strong enough to safely handle and control the mower.
If you decide they are, make sure the employee reads and
understands all instructions and warnings in this manual and
on the labels before operating the mower.
Allow adequate time for hands-on training by a qualified
instructor, and personally supervise practice sessions until
you feel sure the employee is ready to operate the machine.
Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye
protection and any other gear that may be required by local
ordinances or your insurance company.
Remember, too, that you are responsible for keeping the
mower properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
Your commitment to safety on the job can help prevent
accidents and result in longer and more productive years of
service.
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