Personal Safety Equipment - Husqvarna BZ 27 Operator's Manual

• All drivers should seek and obtain
professional and practical instruction.
Such instructions should emphasize:
1. the need for care and concentration
when working with ride-on machine;
2. control of a ride-on machine sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the
aplication of the brake. The main reasons
for loss of control are:
a. insufficient wheel grip;
b. being driven too fast;
c. inadequate braking;
d. the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
e. lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
f. incorrect hitching and load distribution.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or
near roadways.
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.

Personal Safety Equipment

WARNING!
When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in
illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate
the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does
happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.
• Make sure that you have first aid equipment
close at hand when using the machine.
• Never use the machine when barefoot.
Always wear protective shoes or boots,
preferably with steel toecaps.
• Always wear approved protective glasses
or a full visor when assembling or driving.
• Always wear gloves when handling the
blades.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get caught
in moving parts.
• Use ear protectors to avoid damage to
hearing.
• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
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