1.3.3While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
1.3.4Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
1.4OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safety devices in place and working.
♦Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing away from rotating parts.
1.4.1Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.4.2Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. NEVER carry passengers.
1.4.3Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!
1.4.4Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.5Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
1.5MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
1.5.2Keep all guards, shields, and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
1.5.3Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
1.5.4All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment.
1.6SAFETY SIGNS
1.6.1Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels.
1.6.2Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
1.6.3When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components.
1.6.4New safety signs may be obtained from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc.
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