Snapper 7800596 Important Operator Safety Instructions, Protection for Children Preparation

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Operator Safety

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Important Operator Safety Instructions

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WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects

 

 

that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in

 

 

serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these

 

 

instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each

 

 

person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of

 

 

any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to

 

 

your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service

 

 

Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

 

Protection for Children

 

 

Preparation

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to

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the presence of children. Children are often attracted to

4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and

the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container.

children will remain where you last saw them.

 

DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running.

1.

KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the

Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

spilled fuel and oil from machine. DO NOT smoke.

2.

DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated

5. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such

and turn machine OFF if anyone enters the area.

 

as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could

3.

DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.

cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.

4.

 

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ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature

Also note the location of holes, stumps, and other possible

judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.

haza ds.

5.

DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely

6. Keep people and pets ut of the mowing area.

necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children,

Immedia ely, STOP Blade, Stop engine and Stop mower if

pets and hazards before and while backing.

 

any ne en ers he area.

6.

USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,

7. Che k shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

other safety devi es frequently for proper operation and

Slope Operation

 

 

location.

 

 

8. Make s re all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if

1.

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall acci-

amaged.

dents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require

9. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses,

extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, DO

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a dust mask, long pants, and substantial footwear. DO NOT

it.

 

 

 

mow barefooted or with sandals.

2.

Mow across slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise

10. Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in

extreme CAUTION when changing directions

slo es. DO

preparation for emergencies.

NOT mow steep slopes or other areas wh re stability or

11. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine

traction is in doubt. Refer to the Slope Guide at the nd of

into a trailer or truck.

this manual.

 

 

12. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of

3.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments;

wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent inju-

these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.

ry from thrown objects going through weak or torn spots.

Preparation

Safe Handling of Gasoline

1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme

in this manual and on the mower, engine and attachments.

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable

Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before

and the vapors are explosive.

starting.

1.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources

2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the

of ignition.

machine and only after proper instruction.

2.

Use only an approved fuel container.

3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are

3.

DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine

involved in a large percentage of mower-related injuries.

running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.

These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the

4.

DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.

mower safely enough to protect themselves and others

5.

DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where

from serious injury.

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a

 

water heater or other appliances.

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Contents Not Manual No Rev. ‘-’, 10/20/2009Snapper is a trademark Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCJefferson, WI, USA Milwaukee, WI, USA. All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Important Operator Safety Instructions Protection for Children PreparationFrom Previous Column Slope OperationMaintenance and Storage Safe Handling of Gasoline OperationFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsEngines Operation Pre-Start Check List Starting and OperationOperation Handle Height Adjustment OperationStopping Propelling the MowerOperation Recycling Operation Removing the Recycling CoverInstalling the Discharge Deflector Installing the Grass Bag Installing the Recycling PlugDoor Type Bag Grass Catcher bags used Snapper products are madeMaintenance Maintenance Introduction Service After First 5 HoursMaintenance Check Grease Level in TransmissionService Periodic MaintenanceAge Pr cedure Standard Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade ReplacementBlade Sharpening Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Self-Propelled Models Only Reprod Capscrew UctionDriven and Drive Disc Service Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementDriven Disc Adjustment ReprodUction From the outside edge of the drive disc B If the rubberDriven Disc Replacement Maintenance Belt Service Hex ShaftBelts Replacing the Bearing On the Pulley EndTransmiss on P ly-V Belt Replacement Driven Disc Replacement for driven disc removal ProcedureBelts Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. Do not tiltService Schedule Maintenance/Replacement PartsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingThere is no other express warranty Improper electrolyteNot For Not For Not For Not For Snapper Products Macon Street McDonough, GA
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