Dixon 115 150227 Lawn Mower User Manual


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SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
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 cannot
backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donot
mow it.
DO
• Mowupanddownslopes(10°Max.),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 speed so that you
will not have to stop while on the slope.
• Useextracarewithgrassbaggersorother
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine.
• 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
straightdown 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-off, 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 notmow on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
III. 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.
• NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
• Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Bealertandturnoffthemachine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.
• Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Theoperationofanymowercanresultinforeign
objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your
mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
Werecommendawidevisionsafetymaskover
spectacles or standard safety glasses.
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsare
explosive.
- Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running.
- Allow engine to cool before refueling.
- Donotsmoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container
insidewherethereisanopename,suchasa
water heater.
• Neverrunamachineinsideaclosedarea.
• Keepnutsandbolts,especiallybladeattachment
bolts,tightandkeepequipmentingoodcondition.
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checkthere
proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow
machine to cool before storing.
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidental starting
when transporting, setting up,
adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
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