Operator Safety
!WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service
Protection for Children | Protection against Tipovers | ||
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the | (Continued From Previous Column) | ||
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the | 6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away from edge | ||
machine and the mowing activity. Children who have been | of ditches and other drop offs. The machine could turn over | ||
given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing | if an edge caves in. | ||
area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the | 7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution. | ||
machine. Never assume that children will remain where you | 8. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance | ||
last saw them. | with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO NOT | ||
1. | KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the | operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18% | |
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. | grade) when equipped with grass catcher. | ||
these affect the handling and the stabilityReproductionof the machine. 3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are | |||
2. | DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated | 9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize | |
(even with the blade OFF). | the machine. | ||
3. | DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine, | 10. DO NOT operate machi e on wet grass. Reduced trac- | |
attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades | ti n could cause sl d ng. | ||
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured. | 11. Choose a l w en ugh speed setting so that you will not | ||
4. | DO NOT allow | have to s op or sh ft on a slope. Tires may lose traction on | |
5. | ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers wi h ma ure | slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. | |
judgment under close adult supervision to pera e machine. | 12. DO NOT operate machine under any condition where | ||
6. | DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK | traction, steering or stability is doubtful. | |
and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards | 13. Always keep the machine in gear when going down | ||
before and while backing. | sl pes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll | ||
7. | USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corne s, | release) and coast downhill. | |
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. | Preparation | ||
Protection against Tipovers | |||
1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings | |||
Slopes are a major factor related to | in this manual and on the machine, engine and attach- | ||
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or ath. | ments. Know the controls and the proper use of the | ||
All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot back up the | machine before starting. | ||
slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO NOT mow it. | 2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the | ||
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments; | machine and only after proper instruction. | ||
Refer to the Slope Guide at the end of this manual. | involved in a large percentage of | ||
1. | DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 | These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the | |
degrees (27% grade). | mower safely enough to protect themselves and others | ||
2. | Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 | from serious injury. | |
degrees (18% grade). Turn blades OFF when traveling | 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and | ||
uphill. Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns. | vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. | ||
3. | DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of | DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. | |
slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with | Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean | ||
blades off. | spilled fuel from machine. DO NOT smoke. | ||
4. | AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If machine | 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn | |
stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and | controls and develop skills. | ||
back slowly straight down the slope. | 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such | ||
5. | STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall | as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could | |
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, | cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing. | ||
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. |
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