IMPORTANT: This curling mach ne s capabe of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.
•Onl_ allow responsible adults, who are famdiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
•Be Sure the area is clear of other
i_ople before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
utely necessary, h3ways look down and behind before and while back ng.
•Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. DO not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
Never leave e running machine unattended. /dways turn off blades, set
parking brake stop engine, and _• Slow down before turning.
remove keys before dismounting. Turn off btades when not mowing.
•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificia light.
•Do not operate the machine while under the inftuance ol alcohol or dru_s.
•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
•Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
•Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-
related inufies. These olj)erators should evaluate the r abihty to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect t.hemselves and others from senous injury.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause
I. SLOPE OPERATION
S opes are a major factor related to
require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO*.
•Mow up and down slopes, not across.
•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•Watch for hoes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide ob- stacles.
•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
•Follow the manufacturer's recommen- dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability.
•Usa extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.
•Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
•Do not turn on slopes untsss neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible.
•Do not mow near
•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
•Do not try to stabitize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
•Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
spillage before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.
