Safety; Protecting Children; General Operation - Husqvarna MZ 52 Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
WARNING! 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.
WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully
read and follow all the safety instruction that follow.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 16
years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.

Protecting Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of
the mowing area and in
the watchful care of a
responsible adult other
than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine
off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while backing,
look behind and down for
small children.
• Never carry children,
even with the blades shut
off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or
interfere with safe machine
operation. Children who
have been given rides in
the past may suddenly
appear in the mowing area
for another ride and be run
over or backed over by the machine.
• Never allow children to
operate the machine.
• Use extreme care when
approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may block your
view of a child.

SAFETY

General Operation

• Read, understand, and
follow all instructions on
the machine and in the
manual before starting.
• It is recommended that
someone be aware that
you are mowing and can
provide help in case of
injury or accident.
• Anyone who operates,
maintains, and/or services this machine must first read and
understand this Operator Manual. Local laws may regulate
the age of the user. The owner is responsible for training the
users of this equipment.
• The owner and operator of this equipment can prevent
accidents and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people and/or property.
• 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.
• Be sure the area is clear
of bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
• 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 machine without the entire grass catcher,
discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and
working
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set park brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting.
• Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended for
use by one person.
• 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 guard.
• 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.
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