SAFETY
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| MAINTENANCE SAFETY |
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| WARNING | ||||
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| In general |
| - Mower blades are sharp and | |||||
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| - Maintain machine according to manufacturer's |
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| when handling. Remove ob- |
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| schedule and instructions for maximum safety |
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| structions with care. Wrap the |
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| and best mowing results. |
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| blade(s) or wear gloves. |
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| - Park machine on level ground. |
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| - Be aware that rotating one |
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| - Never allow untrained personnel to service ma- |
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| blade on multiblade mowers |
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| can cause other blades to |
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| - Adjust or repair only after the engine has been |
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| rotate. |
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| stopped and the blades have quit rotating. |
| - Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld | ||||
- | Inspect grass catcher components regularly. If |
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| worn, damaged or deteriorated, they may expose |
| - Keep other persons away from blades. | ||||
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| moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. |
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| - Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty. |
| Fuel |
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| For best results, always replace with parts |
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| recommended by the manufacturer. |
| - Gasoline and diesel fuels are |
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| - Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire(s) |
| flammable; gasoline vapors |
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| before making any repairs. Disconnect the |
| are explosive. Use extra care |
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| negative terminal first and the positive last. Re- |
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| connect positive first and negative last. |
| - Store only in containers spe- |
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| - Do not dismantle the machine without releasing |
| cifically designed for fuel. |
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| or restraining forces which may cause parts to |
| - When refueling or checking fuel level: | ||||
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| move suddenly. |
| - | Stop the engine and allow to cool; | |||
| - Provide adequate support, e.g. jackstands for |
| - | Do not smoke; |
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| lifted machine or parts if working beneath. |
| - | Refuel outdoors only; |
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| - Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating |
| - | Use a funnel; |
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| - | Do not overfill; |
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| - | If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the | ||||
| - Clean up spilled oil or fuel thoroughly. |
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| engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors | |||||
- | Replace faulty mufflers. |
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| have cleared. |
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| - To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muffler, |
| Sparks from static electricity can start fires or cause | |||||
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| battery compartment and fuel storage area free |
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| of grass, leaves, debris buildup or grease. |
| explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static | ||||
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| electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks: | |||||
| - Hydraulic fluid can penetrate skin, use paper |
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| - Keep containers electrically grounded. Do not fill | ||||||
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| to check for leaks. Relieve hydraulic pressure |
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| containers in a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed | |||||
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| before disconnecting hoses. Make sure |
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| with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the ground | |||||
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| connections are tight and hoses are in good |
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| away from the vehicle. |
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| - When practical, remove gas powered equip- | |||||
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| ment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the | |||
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| ground. If equipment must be refueled on the | |||
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| truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container | |||
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| rather than a dispenser nozzle. |
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| - Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim | |||
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| of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling | |||
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| is complete. Do not use a nozzle | |||
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| - Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely. | |||
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