Snapper 7800596 Important Operator Safety Instructions, Protection for Children Preparation

Operator Safety

!	Important Operator Safety Instructions	!
	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				(Continued From Previous Column)
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.		Reproduction
	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			OT m w	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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