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 | PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS | ||
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the | (Continued From Previous Column) | ||
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the | 6. | KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away from | |
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that |
| edge of ditches and other drop offs. The machine | |
children will remain where you last saw them. |
| could turn over if an edge caves in. | |
1. | KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the | 7. | Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution. |
| watchful care of a responsible adult. | 8. | Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance |
2. | DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is |
| with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO |
| operated (even with the blade OFF). |
| NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees |
3. | DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine, |
| (18% grade) when equipped with grass catcher. |
| attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades | 9. | DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize |
| OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured. |
| the machine. |
4.DO NOT allow
| machine. |
| traction could cause sliding. |
5. | ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with | 11. | Chose a low enough speed setting so that you will not |
| mature judgment under close adult supervision to |
| have to stop or shift on a slope. Tires may lose traction |
| operate machine. |
| on slopes even though the brakes are functioning |
6. | DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. |
| properly. |
| LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and | 12. | DO NOT operate machine under any condition where |
| hazards before and while backing. |
| traction, steering or stability is doubtful. |
7. | USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners, | 13. | Always keep the machine in gear when going down |
| shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. |
| slopes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll |
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| release) and coast downhill. |
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 starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope.
5.STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
PREPARATION
1.Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine and attachments. Know the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.
2.Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction.
3.Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are involved in a large percentage of
4.Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from machine. DO NOT smoke.
5.Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn controls and develop skills.
6.Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.
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