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• Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1.
Figure 1
SAFE ZONE FOR MOWING
• Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the
front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating angle,
as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• The operating characteristics of the machine will change with the Ultra Vac
installed. The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Ultra Vac
hopper fills with grass clippings. Use progressively greater care on slopes as the
hopper fills.
• Always install and remove the Ultra Vac, including counterweights, as instructed.
Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do not operate the
mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed.
1.5 SAFETY SIGNS
1.5.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and
instructional labels.
1.5.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
1.5.3 When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to
the replaced components.
1.5.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or
distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc.
1.5.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive
surface. Apply only to a clean, dry surface. Smooth to remove any air bubbles.
1.5.6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels. They are
critical to the safe operation of your Exmark Ultra Vac.