Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, your mower is only as safe as you, the operator, make it. Carelessness or error on the part of the operator may result in serious bodily injury. Hazard control and accident prevention depend upon the awareness, con- cern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, and storage of this equipment. Make sure every operator is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of the controls and safety instructions before operating the equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Do not operate mower on steep slopes. Riding lawn mowers can tip over when used on an excessive slope. To check a slope, attempt to back up with cutter deck down. If wheels slip when backing up slope, stay off the slope. If you are in doubt about hillside operation, stay off the slope.
Always back up when loading a machine on ramps or tilt bed trailers.
1.Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attachments. A replacement Operator's Manual is available from your Scag Servicing Dealer. To order, contact your dealer with the complete model number and serial number of your Scag product.
2.Do not allow children to operate this machine. Do not allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
3.Do not carry passengers. Never mow toward or near anyone.
4.Clear the area of objects such as wires, sticks, and rocks that can be picked up and thrown by the mower blades.
5.Disengage all attachment clutches and engage parking brake before attempting to start the engine.
6.Disengage all attachment clutches and engage the parking brake before leaving the operator’s position.
7.Disengage the power to attachments, stop the engine, and remove the key before making any repairs or adjustments.
8.Disengage the power to attachments when transporting the machine or when attachments are not being used.
9.Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended including disengaging the power to attachments, lowering the attachments, setting the parking brake, and removing the key.
10.Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or down a hill. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never mow across slopes.
11.Reduce speed and be very careful when operating on slopes or making sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes. If necessary to turn on a hill, always turn downhill.
12.Watch for holes, rocks, roots in the terrain, and other hidden hazards. Keep away from dropoffs.
13.Watch for traffic when crossing roadways or operating near roadways.
14.When using any attachments, never directly discharge materials towards bystanders or allow anyone near mower while it is operating.
15.Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a.Use an approved gasoline container only.
b.Never remove the fuel cap while the engine is running or hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before removing the cap and adding gasoline. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Always clean up spilled gasoline.
c.Do not run the engine indoors.
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