Husqvarna BZ 27, BZ 34 manual Personal Safety Equipment

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•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. 8011-670

Personal protective equipment

•While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

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