SAFETY
Personal Safety Equipment
WARNING!
When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.
•Make sure first aid equipment is close at hand when using the machine.
•Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or boots, preferably with steel toe caps.
•Always wear approved protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving.
•Always wear gloves when handling the blades.
•Never wear loose clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
•Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.
WARNING!
Never use the machine on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees.
Mow slopes side to side, not up and down. Avoid sudden directional changes.
Personal protective equipment
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control or machine
•Mow across slopes (10 degrees maximum), not up and down.
•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope.
•Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
•Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
