Woods Equipment MZ2252K manual Preparing for Safe Operation

SAFETY		WOODS
PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION	WARNING
Read the Operation & Safety
Operator preparation and training
Manual

–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 dealer 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
Be prepared to stop the engine and attachments	feet and throw objects. Failure to follow
quickly in an emergency. Do not operate or	these safety and operating instructions
allow another person to operate this machine if	could result in serious injury or death.
there are any questions about safety.
– 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 to 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 mower-related injuries. Those operators
should evaluate their ability to operate the riding
mower safely enough to protect themselves and
others from injury.
– Do not carry passengers, especially small chil-
dren. They may fall off and be seriously injured.
– Keep warning labels and this operator's manual
legible and intact. Replacement labels and
manuals are available from the factory.
– Do not operate machine while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
– The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.

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