Safety Rules & Information

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.)

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.

 

 

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Thrown Objects

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This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and

throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean

 

 

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up the area to be mowed and remove objects hat 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

 

 

 

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.

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