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Safety
Safety Rules & Information
5.4
Slope Operation
You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep of a slope.
Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate
footing and unit traction (and control) can cause you to lose control and
possibly slip and fall or roll the unit over.
Always mow across slopes, not up and down (you could slip and fall.)
You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20
foot length (15 degrees).
Also, note that the surface you are on can greatly impact your ability to
safely operate this machine. Wet grass or soft soil can seriously affect your
footing and traction of the unit. Do not operate on slopes that are slippery,
wet, or have soft soil.
Thrown Objects
This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw
debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to
be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you
start mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard
(deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone
does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they leave.
Moving Parts
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or
someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (area
behind the handles and controls), and follow the safety rules in
this operator’s manual, the unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate
hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the unit while it is
running! Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in
place and working.
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is
equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT
attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your dealer
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock
system tests found in this manual.