National Mower 99500500-8400 manual

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to service. On multiblade mowers, rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate.

NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.

ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts.

ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.

DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool.

ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.

Understand:

How to operate all controls The functions of all controls How to STOP in an Emergency Braking and steering characteristics Turning radius and clearances

Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning properly. NEVER modify or remove safety devices.

Do not operate without either entire grass catcher or the discharge guard in place.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning properly. DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock is damaged or disabled.

Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.

Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing.

DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding and effect the machine’s stability.

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Never carry passengers.

DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces.

Always stand clear of the discharge area.

ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove key, engage parking brake and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.

Never engage PTO while raising attachment or when attachment is in raised position.

DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine governor settings or over- speed engine. Slow down before turning.

DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind before and while backing.

Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.

Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of the other blades.

Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended. Shut off engine. Remove wire from spark plug and secure it away from spark plug.

ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.

Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle.

Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing driveways, etc.

Mow up and down slopes, not across them.

Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. When parking on slope always chock or block wheels. Always set parking brake.

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