Operator Safety

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and the function of the controls.To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the safety rules. Save these original instructions for future reference. It is the responsibility of the owner to follow the instructions contained in this manual.

WARNING

Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions. This symbol indicates: “Attention! Be Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk.”

6.All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction

should emphasize:

a.the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;

b.control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

•insufficient wheel grip;

•being driven too fast;

•inadequate braking;

•the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;

•lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes;

•incorrect hitching and load distribution.

Preparation

WARNING

 

 

1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear

 

 

 

and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment

This cutting machine is capable of amputating

 

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment

 

Reproduction

hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to

 

will be used and remove all objects which may be

observe the following safety instructions could

3.

th own by the machi e.

result in serious injury or death to the operatorWARNING-Fuel is highly flammable.
or bystanders.

 

 

 

a.

Store fuel

c

tai ers specifically

 

 

 

 

b.

Refuel u d

rs

nly and do not smoke

FOR RIDE-ON (RIDING) ROTARY

forc.

wh le refuell ng.

 

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never

MOWER MACHINES

 

 

 

 

remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel

 

 

 

 

while the engine is running or when the engine

Training

 

 

 

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is hot.

 

 

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

 

If f el is spilled, do not attempt to start the

controls and the proper use of the equipment.

 

 

 

engine but move the machine away from the

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

 

 

area of spillage and avoid creating any source

instructions to use the mower. Local regulations

 

 

 

of ignition until the fuel vapors have dissipated.

 

Not

 

 

e.

Replace all fuel tanks and container

may restrict the age of the operator.

 

 

 

caps securely.

 

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or

 

4.

 

 

pets are nearby.

 

 

Replace faulty silencers.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or us r is

 

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to

 

the blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are

other people or their property.

 

 

 

not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged

5. Do not carry passengers.

 

 

 

blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

 

 

 

6. On multi-blade machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate.

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