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1.5 OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are 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.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Operating engine parts, especially the
muffler, become extremely hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Severe burns can occur on contact.
♦ Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.
can catch fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow engine parts, especially the muffler,
to cool before touching.
♦ Remove accumulated debris from muffler
and engine area.
♦ Install and maintain in working order a
spark arrester before using equipment on
forest-covered, grass-covered, or brush-
covered unimproved land.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories
can become entangled in rotating parts.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause
traumatic amputation or severe
lacerations.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT operate the machine without
guards, shields, and safety devices in
place and working properly.
♦ Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing
away from rotating parts.
1.5.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.5.2 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
1.5.3 DO NOT operate the mower when children or others are in the area!
1.5.4 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.