Operator Safety
Preparation | Operation |
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(Continued From Previous Page) | 1. | Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear of | ||||
6. | Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such |
| discharge opening at all times. | |||
| as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could | 2. | Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Make sure | |||
| cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing. |
| blades are OFF and parking brake is set. | |||
7. | Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately | 3. | DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine, | |||
| STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone |
| STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key before leaving | |||
| enters the area. |
| operators position of any reason. | |||
8. | Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and | 4. | DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with feet | |||
| other safety devices frequently for proper operation and |
| on feet rests or pedal(s). |
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| location. | 5. | STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have | |||
9. | Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if |
| stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging | |||
| damaged. |
| mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand. | |||
10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, | 6. | Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set blades | ||||
| long pants and substantial footwear. |
| in highest position when mowing over rough ground. | |||
11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in prepara- | 7. | Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades underneath | ||||
| tion for emergencies. |
| deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES are ON | |||
12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into |
| or machine is in motion. |
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| a trailer or truck. | 8. | DO NOT operate machi e without entire grass catcher or | |||
13. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of |
| gua ds in place and worki | g. DO NOT point discharge at | |||
| wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent |
| pe | ple, pass ng cars, wi d | ws or doors. | |
| injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn | 9. | Sl | w down bef | re urning. |
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| spots. | 10. Watch out for | raff c when near or crossing roadways. | |||
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| 11. STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction. | ||||
Safe Handling of Gasoline |
| Inspe t ma hine and repair damage before resuming oper- | ||||
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care |
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in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the | 12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial | |||||
vapors are explosive. |
| light. |
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1. | Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources f | 13. Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain control | ||||
| ignition. |
| during speed and directional changes. | |||
2. | Use only an approved fuel container. | 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those | ||||
3. | DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine un- |
| you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as | |||
| ning. Allow the engine to cool before refu ling. |
| specified with attachment instructions. | |||
4. | DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. | 15. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause | ||||
5. | DO NOT store the machine or fuel contain inside wh re |
| loss of traction and loss of control. When towing, travel | |||
| there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a |
| slowly and allow extra distance to stop. | |||
| water heater or other appliances. | 16. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine exhaust | ||||
6. | DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or |
| gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison. | |||
| trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always Reproductionplace the containers 17. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruction. | |||||
| on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. |
| Material may ricochet back towards the operator. | |||
7. | Remove | 18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. See | ||||
| and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then |
| manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and instal- | |||
| refuel equipment using a portable container, rather than a |
| lation of accessories. |
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| gasoline dispenser nozzle. |
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8. | DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehicles | Emissions |
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| or trailers. | 1. | Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals | |||
9. | Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or |
| known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, | |||
| container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO |
| or other reproductive harm. | |||
| NOT use a nozzle | 2. | Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air | |||
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. |
| Index information on the engine emissions label. | ||||
11.Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
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