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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE ISCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS tNJURY OR DEATH
I. GENERAL OPERATION
, Read, understand, and followall instructionsinthe manual
endon the machine before starling,
, On_yagow responsibleadults, who are familiar wIth the
tnstructlons, toop_rala the machine.
= Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, eta,
whichcouldbepickedupandlhrawnbytheblade
• BeauraIhearea tsclearofother peopfebefore mewing Stop
machine if anyone enters the area
• Never carry p=_ssengers
• Donot mowin reverse unless absolutely necessary Always
fook down and behind belore and while backing
• Beaware of themower discharge direction and donot point
tt at anyone, Do notoperate the mower withouteither the
entiregrasscatcherorthe guardin place
• Slow down before turning
• Never leavea running machine unattended. Alwaystam off
blades, set parking brake, slop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting
• Turn oft blades when not mowing.
• Stopengine belore removinggrass catcher or unclogging
chute.
• Mow onlyIsdaylightorgood artMclalilght
• Do not operate the machine while under the Inlluenca el
etcohot or drugs
• Welch forIrafiio whenoperating nearor crossing roadways.
• Use exlra care when {ceding or unloading themachine Into
a traitor or truck,
IL SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to Ices-of-control and
t_poveraccidents, which can resull insevere Injunyor death.
All slopes require extra caulion. I{you cannot back up the
siope or if you feel uneasy on it,do not mow It.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes,not across
• Remove obstectessuch as rocks, treelimbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
ovedum the machine Tatlgrass can hide obetacfas
, Useslow speed, Choose a lowgear sothatyouwtilnothave
loslop or shift while on the slope
, Follow the manufacturer's recommendallons Ior wheel
weights orcounterWeightsto Improve stability?
• Usa extra care with grass catchersor other attachments,
These can changethe stabilityof the maoMns
• Keep allmovementonthe slopes slow and gradual Donot
make suddenchanges inspeed or d_rectfen
• Avoid startingor slopping one slope. If tires lose traction,
disengagetheblades ano proceed slowly straight down Ihe
slope
DO NOT:
• Donotturnonslopasuniessnecessary, andthen,tumslowly
andgraduallydownhill,{tposslble
. Donot mow near drop=oh's,ditches, or embankments. The
mower couldsuddenly turnover tf a wheatIsover the edge
ofa clilforditch, or if anedge caves in_
• Do not mow on wet grass., Reduced Iractton could cause
sliding
• Dosol try tostabilizethemachine byputtingyourtoot onthe
ground°
• Do not usa grass catcheron sleep slopes
IlL CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert tothe
presence of children Children are often attracted to the
machine and lhe mowing activity, Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
° Keepchtidrenou!ofthe mowing areaandunder the watchful
careofanotherresponsibleadult
• Be Bled and Iura mschlne offifchildren enter the area
• Before and whenbacking, look behind and down for small
children
• Never carFychildren. They may fall oil and be seriously
Injuredorintedere with satemachine operation
• Never aItow chltdren to operate the machine,
• Use extra care when approaching bl_ndcomers, shrubs,
trees, or other objectsthat may obscure vision,
IV. SERVICE
• Use extracareinhand)(nggasottneandotherfusts_Theyare
gammable and vapors are expIoslve
Use onlyan approvedcontainer,
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running Allow engine to cool belore refue!ing. Do not
smoke,
Never refuelthe machine indoors
Neverstorethemachine or fuelcontainer Insidewhere
thera Isan open game, such as a water heater
• Never runa machine inside a closedarea,
." Keepnuts andboltm especially blade attachmentbolts,tight
and keep equipment ingood condition
• Never tamper wllh safety devices Check Ihek proper
operation regularly
• Keepmachine free o!grass leaves, or other debris build-up
Csan o or luel spillage Allow machine to cool beg'ore
storing,
Slop and inspect the equipmenl ityou strike an obJecl.
Repair, I!necessary, before resladlng_
• Nevermake adjustmentsor repairs withtheengine running
• Grasscalchercomponenls aresubject towear, damage,and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
ob acts Io be thrown, Frequenllycheck components and
rapace w lhmanufacturer srecommended pads, when nec-
essary
• Mower bladesare sharpand can cuL Wrap the blade(s) or
weargloves, and use extra caution when servicing them-
. Check brake operation frequently, Adjust and service as
required.
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i_ Look for thls symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONH| BECOME ALERTIII YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tams cnemtcats Known to the State of uad!or-
nla to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
_b wire and plaeewirewhere ttcannot contect
spark plug In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.