Exmark Quest Bagger Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Safety
Please carefully read all of the safety
instructions and decals in the safety section.
Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
Training
Regard the Exmark Bagger as a piece
of power equipment and teach this
regard to all who operate this unit.
Before operating your Bagger, carefully
read and understand this manual and
the operator’s manual for your mower in
their entirety. Familiarize yourself with
the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) can not read English, it is
the owner’s responsibility to explain this
material to them.
Do not allow operation of this machine
by untrained personnel. Never allow
children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
mower. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
Avoid mowing while people, especially
children, or pets, are nearby. Keep in
mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their
property.
Preparation
Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are
needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by Exmark.
The use of personal protective
equipment, such as (but not limited to)
protection for the eyes, ears, feet, and
head is recommended.
While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate equipment when barefoot or
when wearing open sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other
foreign objects which may damage the
equipment or cause personal injury to the
operator or bystanders.
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. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual for the mower for additional hazard
control and accident prevention information.
Think Safety First
To avoid personal injury, follow these
procedures:
Become familiar with all operating
and safety instruction in the
Operator’s manual for the mower
before using this attachment.
Never remove the discharge tube,
bags, bagger top or discharge
deflector while the engine is
running.
Always shut the engine off, engage
parking brake, wait for all moving
parts to stop and remove key
before clearing an obstruction from
the bagging system.
Never do maintenance or repairs
while the engine is running.
Never operate the lawn mower
unless you install a mulch plate,
discharge deflector, or entire grass
collection system.