IMPORTANT
National Mower Safe Operation Practices
For Riding Mowers
1.Know control functions and how to stop quickly. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
2.Wear approved safety glasses or goggles when operating the mower.
3. Do not allow children to operate mower. Do not allow adults to operate mower without proper instruction.
4.Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets at a safe distance from an operating mower.
5.Clear the work place of objects which might be picked up by the blades and thrown.
6.Disengage all reel clutches and shift into neutral before attempting to start the engine (motor). Disengage main clutch before shifting reel clutches.
7.Disengage power to the reels and stop the engine (motor) before leaving the operator’s position.
8.Disengage power to the reels and stop the engine (motor) before making any repairs or adjustments.
9.Disengage power to the reels when transporting or not in use.
10.Take all possible precautions when leaving the mower unattended, such as, shifting into neutral, setting the parking brake, stopping the engine and removing the ignition key.
11.Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes – never across steep slopes. Do not exceed a slope of 25o in any direction.
12.Reduce travel speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
13.Watch for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
14.Watch for dangerous traffic when crossing or near roadways.
15.Never direct the discharge of material from operating reels toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower.
16.Handle gasoline (petro)l with CAUTION - it is highly flammable.
a.Use an approved gasoline (petrol) container.
b.Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline (petrol) to a running or hot engine. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe spilled gasoline (petrol) immediately.
c.Open garage doors to allow ventilation if engine is run inside – exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine in any enclosed area.
17.Keep the mower in good operating condition. Make sure that all safety switches are operating properly and all safety guards are in place at all times, except during servicing.
18.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure that the mower is in a safe working condition.
19.Never store the mower, with gasoline (petrol) in the tank, inside a building where fumes could reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
20.Keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease to reduce a fire hazard.
21.The mower and reels should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. The damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the mower.
22.Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
23.Proceed as follows when mowing:
a.Mow only in the daylight or in good artificial light.
b.Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine (motor) is running.
c.Shut the engine (motor) off when removing grass or unclogging reels.
24.This machine is to be used only as a grass cutter or lawn mower.
WARNING– California, USA residents are required by law (CA PRC 4442 & CA H & SC 13005) to equip their engines with spark arresters when operating in flammable vegitation. Arresters must be obtained from your engine dealer and are not available from National Mower Company.
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