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| PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION |
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| Read the Operation & Safety |
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| Operator preparation and training |
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-If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact
your factory representative for clarification.
- Become familiar with the safe operation of the | All rotary lawnmowers are potentially | |
equipment, operator controls and safety signs. | dangerous. They can amputate hands and | |
Know how to stop the engine and attachments | feet and throw objects. Failure to follow | |
quickly in an emergency. Do not operate or allow | these safety and operating instructions | |
another person to operate this machine if there | could result in serious injury or death. | |
are any questions about safety. |
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- All operators and mechanics should be trained. | Site preparation and circumstances | |
The owner is responsible for training the users. | - Evaluate the terrain to determine what | |
- Wear appropriate clothing, including long | ||
accessories and attachments are needed to | ||
trousers and safety goggles or safety glasses | properly and safely perform the job. Only use | |
with side shields when operating mower. Do not | accessories and attachments approved by the | |
operate barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long | manufacturer. | |
hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in | - Clear the area to be mowed of objects such as | |
moving parts. | ||
rocks, toys, wire or other debris that may be | ||
- Wear hearing protection. | ||
picked up or thrown by the mower. | ||
- Never allow underage children, unskilled | - Be sure the area is clear of pets and people, | |
or improperly trained people operate this | especially young children. Never assume they | |
equipment. Local regulations can restrict the age | will remain where you last saw them. Stop the | |
of the operator. | machine if any enter the area. | |
- Data indicates that those operators age 60 years | - Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. | |
and above are involved in a large percentage of | - Do not mow wet grass as tires may lose traction. | |
riding | ||
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should evaluate their ability to operate the riding |
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mower safely enough to protect themselves and |
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others from injury. |
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- Do not carry passengers, especially small |
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children. They may fall off and be seriously |
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injured. |
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- Keep warning labels and this operator's manual |
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legible and intact. Replacement labels and |
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manuals are available from the factory. |
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- Do not operate machine while under the |
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influence of drugs or alcohol. |
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- The owner/user can prevent and is responsible |
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for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, |
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other people or property. |
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