Agri-Fab 45-03621 Lawn Mower User Manual


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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers
IMPORTANT: THISCUTTINGMACHINEISCAPABLEOFAMPUTATINGHANDSANDFEETAND
THROWINGOBJECTS.FAILURETOOBSERVETHEFOLLOWINGSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSCOULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mowupanddownslopes,not across.
• Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
• Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearsothatyouwillnothavetostop
or shift while on the slope.
• Follow the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
• Keepallmovementontheslopesslow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslosetraction,disengage
the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary,andthen,turnslowlyand
gradually downhill, if possible.
• Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.Themower
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Ill. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence
of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
• Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthewatchfulcare
of another responsible adult.
• Bealertandturnmachineoffifchildrenenterthearea.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
• Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredor
interfere with safe machine operation.
• Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
• Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,or
other objects that may obscure vision.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthemanualandon
the machine before starting.
• Readthisoperator’s manual carefully.Become familiarwiththe
controls and know how to operate your mower properly.
• Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliarwiththeinstructions,
to operate the machine.
• Clearthearea ofobjects suchas rocks,toys, wire, etc.,which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Besure theareais clearofother peoplebeforemowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Nevercarrypassengers.
• Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.Alwayslook
down and behind before and while backing.
• Slowdownbeforeturning.
• Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoffblades,
and stop engine.
• Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
• Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuenceofalcohol
or drugs.
• Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine intoa
trailer or truck.
• Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in
drivers seat.
• Disengagepowertomower,stopenginewhentransportingornot
in use.
• Exercisespecialcarewhenmowingaroundxedobjectsinorder
to prevent the blades from striking them. Never deliberately run
tractor or mower onto or over any foreign object.
• Usemoweronlyasthemanufacturerintendedandasdescribed
in this manual.
• Donotoperatemowerifithasbeendroppedordamagedinany
manner. Always have damage repaired before using your mower.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhenstartingandwhile
using your mower.
• Dressproperly.Donotoperatemowerwhenbarefootorwearing
open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when
mowing.
• Always make cutting height adjustments before starting your
mower. New attempt to do this while the engine is running.
• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmowerandtheareabeingcut.
• Donotletotherinterestsdistractyou.
• Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.Keepclear
of the discharge opening at all times.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts
have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Donot operate your mower ifitvibratesabnormally.Excessive
vibration is an indication of damage or unbalanced blades. Stop
the engine, safety check for the cause of the vibration and repair
as required.
• Neveroperateyourmowerwithoutproperguards,plates,orother
safety devices in place.
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