Operating Procedures - Jacobsen Eclipse 118 63313 Technical Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES _________________________________________________

To help prevent injury, always wear safety glasses, leather work shoes or boots, a hard hat, and ear protection.
1. Under no circumstances should the unit be started
with operator or bystanders standing in front of the
reel.
2. Never run the engine in an enclosed area.
3. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts and
cutting units. If possible, do not make adjustments with
the engine running.
4. Do not operate mower or attachments with loose,
damaged or missing
possible mow when grass is dry.
5. First mow in a test area to become thoroughly
familiar with the operation of the mower and control
levers.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the reel and bedknife never
operate the reels when they are not cutting grass.
Excessive friction and heat will develop between the
bedknife and reel and damage the cutting edge.
6. Study the area to determine the best and safest
operating procedure. Consider the height of the
grass, type of terrain, and condition of the surface.
Each condition will require certain adjustments or
precautions. Only use accessories and attachments
approved by Jacobsen.
7. Be aware of mower discharge direction and never
direct discharge of material toward bystanders.
Never allow anyone near the machine while in
operation. The owner/operator is responsible for
injuries inflicted to bystanders and/or damage to
their property.
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CAUTION
Before mowing, pick up all debris such as rocks, toys
and wire which can be thrown by the machine. Enter a
new area cautiously. Always operate at speeds that
allow you to have complete control of the mower.
8. Use discretion when mowing near gravel areas
(roadway, parking areas, cart paths, etc.). Stones
discharged from the mower may cause serious
injuries to bystanders
equipment.
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CAUTION
components. Whenever
and/or damage the
9. Disengage the reel switch to stop blades when not
mowing.
10. Disengage the reel switch when crossing paths or
roadways. Look out for traffic.
11. Stop and inspect the equipment for damage
immediately after striking an obstruction or if the
machine begins to vibrate abnormally. Have the
equipment repaired before resuming operation.
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Before you clean,
equipment, always disengage all drives, engage
parking brake, turf key switch off and disconnect
power connector to prevent injuries.
12. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Use
caution when operating near drop offs.
13. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure
of a clear path. Use care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
obscure vision.
14. Never use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades.
Blades are extremely sharp and can cause serious
injuries
OPERATION
WARNING
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