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Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect | Wear Appropriate Clothing | ||
Children and Prevent Accidents |
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PROTECT CHILDREN:
•Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children.
•Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine.
•Turn machine off if a child enters the area.
•Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision.
•DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate the machine.
HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
•Be alert at all times, people especially children can move quickly into the area before you know it.
•Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
•Shut off blades when you are not mowing.
•Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating blades.
•Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.
•Do Not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
•Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Practice Safe Maintenance
•Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.
•Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.
•To prevent them from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts.
•Before servicing machine, disengage all power and stop the engine. Let engine cool.
•Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.
•Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
•Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.
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