Operator Safety

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is

capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions

or warnings which must be followed.

Training

 

 

2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light,

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in

 

keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

 

3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is

the manual and on the unit before starting. If the

 

 

engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from

operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the

the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided.

owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled

2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the

 

 

equipment, especially when backing up. Walk, don’t

equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

 

 

run. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

3. All operators and mechanics should be trained. The

 

 

5. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to

owner is responsible for training the users.

 

 

travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf

4. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

conditions can affect the machines stability. Use caution

instructions, to operate the unit.

 

 

 

 

when operating near drop-offs.

5. Never let children or untrained people operate or service

6. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of

Always look down and behind before and while traveling

the operator.

 

 

 

 

in reverse.

 

6. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for

 

 

 

7. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not

 

 

 

 

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accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other

 

point it at anyone. Do

ot operate the mower without

people or property.

 

 

either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.

7. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,

8. Slow down and use caution when making turns and

are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-

 

when chang ng d recti

s on slopes.

related injuries. These operators should evaluate their

9. Never raise deck w th the blades running.

ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to

 

10. Never leave a runn ng unit unattended. Always

protect themselves and others from serious injury.

 

disengage he PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and

 

 

forremove keys before dismounting. Keep hands and feet

 

 

 

away from the cutting units.

Preparation

 

 

11. T rn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades when

1. Evaluate the terrain to determine what access ries

 

not mowing.

 

and attachments are needed to properly and safely

 

12. Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be

perform the job. Use only accessories and attachments

sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly and

functioning properly.

 

approved by the manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

13. Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,

2. Wear appropriate clothing including safetyNotshoes, safety

removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.

glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or

14. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed

jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.

 

 

the engine.

 

3. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be us d and

 

15. Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage

remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wir , which

drives, engage parking brake, shut off engine before

can be thrown by the machine.

 

 

 

 

leaving the operator’s position for any reason including

4. Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.

emptying the grass catchers or unclogging the chute.

They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

 

 

16. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects

a) Use only an approved container.

 

 

or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs

 

 

 

b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine

 

before resuming operations.

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do

17. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.

not smoke.

 

 

18. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a

c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

 

clear path.

 

 

19. Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders

 

 

 

away.

 

5. Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches

20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

 

and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do

 

21. Slow down and use caution when making turns and

not operate unless they are functioning properly.

 

 

crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

mowing.

 

 

 

22. Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a

1. Never run an engine in an enclosed area.

 

trailer or truck.

 

23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.

24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.

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