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DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and
cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved
container.
♦ Always place gasoline containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
♦ Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic
truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow
the loss of any static charge.
♦ When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its
wheels on the ground.
♦ If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
truck or trailer from a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
♦ If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
1.4 OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the
design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment. It is essential
that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior
to use for mowing.
1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.4.2 Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
DO NOT
operate the mower when
children or others are in the area.
1.4.3 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
1.4.4 Use
EXTREME
caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction
and/or control could occur. Mow
across
slopes with walk behind mowers, never
Up and down. Loss of control and/or loss of operator’s footing could result in a fall
with an arm or leg getting under the mower or engine deck and sustaining serious
injury. Drive slower on slopes.
DO NOT
operate on slopes greater than 20
Degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises which can cause erratic
handlebar movement and loss of footing. Keep away from drop-offs and steep
banks. Avoid sudden starts. Look down and behind you before and while moving
backwards.
DO NOT
mow slopes when grass is wet - slippery conditions create
hazardous footing, affect steering, and reduce traction and braking. The operator