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Protection against Tipovers | Operation |
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(Continued From Previous Column) | 1. | Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear | |||
7. | Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately | of discharge opening at all times. | |||
STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone | 2. | Start engine from operator’s seat, if possible. Make sure | |||
enters the area. | blades are OFF and parking brake is set. | ||||
8. | Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and | 3. | DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP | ||
other safety devices frequently for proper operation and | engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key before | ||||
location. | leaving operators position of any reason. | ||||
9. | Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if | 4. | DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with | ||
damaged. | feet on feet rests or pedal(s). | ||||
10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, | 5. | STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have | |||
a dust mask, long pants and substantial footwear. | stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging | ||||
11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in prepa- | mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand. | ||||
ration for emergencies. | 6. | Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set | |||
12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine | blades in highest position when mowing over rough | ||||
into a trailer or truck. | ground. |
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13. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of | 7. | Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades under- | |||
wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent | neath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES | ||||
injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn | are ON or machine is in motion. | ||||
then refuel equipment using a portableReproductioncontainer, rather | |||||
spots. | 8. | DO NOT operate machi | e without entire grass catcher or | ||
Safe Handling of Gasoline | gua ds in place and worki | g. DO NOT point discharge at | |||
pe | ple, passing cars, wi d | ws or doors. | |||
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme | 9. | Slow down bef | re turning. | ||
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable | 10. Watch out f r | raff c when near or crossing roadways. | |||
and the vapors are explosive. | 11. STOP eng ne | mmediately after striking an obstruction. | |||
1. | Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and ther s urces | Inspe t ma hine and repair damage before resuming opera- | |||
of ignition. | tion. |
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2. | Use only an approved fuel container. | 12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial | |||
3. | DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run- | light. |
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ning. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. | 13. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to | ||||
4. | DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. | those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate | |||
5. | DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside whe e | as specified with attachment instructions. | |||
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a | 14. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may | ||||
water heater or other appliances. | cause loss of traction and loss of control. When towing, | ||||
6. | DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck | travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. | |||
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain- | 15. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine | ||||
ers on the ground away from the vehicle b fore filling. | exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison. | ||||
7. | Remove | 16. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc- | |||
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, |
| . Material may ricochet back towards the operator. | |||
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than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. | See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and | ||||
8. | DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi- | installation of accessories. |
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cles or trailers.
9.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO NOT use a nozzle
10.If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediate-
ly.
11.Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
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