IMPORTANT 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:
PROTECTION FOR 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.
1.KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
2.DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated (even with the blades OFF).
3.DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine or on attachments (even with the blade OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.
4.DO NOT allow
5.ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers with mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.
6.DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
7.USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
Slopes are a major factor related to
1.DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees (27% grade).
2.Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees (18% grade). Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill. Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns.
3.DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with blades off.
4.AVOID uphill starts. If machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and back slowly down the slope.
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
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5.STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
6.DO NOT operate machine near drop offs, ditches, embankments, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The machine could turn over if an edge caves in.
7.Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.
8.Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18% grade) when equipped with grass catcher.
9.DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize the machine.
10.DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
11.DO NOT operate machine under any condition where traction, steering or stability is doubtful.
12.Operator Protective Structures are available for this machine through your local SNAPPER dealer.
PREPARATION
1.Read, understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine and attachments. Know the controls, the safety signs and the proper use of the machine before starting. If the operators or mechanics cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
2.Only mature, responsible persons shall operate or service the machine and only after proper instruction and training. The owner is responsible for training the operators. Further, the owner/operator can prevent and/or is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.
3.Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are involved in a large percentage of
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