HTC 968 999732 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual


 
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SAFETY
CAUTION
WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means CAUTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire
and place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals know to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
• NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
• Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Nevercarrypassengersorchildrenevenwiththe
blades off.
• Donotdriveinreverseunlessabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebacking.
• Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfalloffandbe
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
• Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Bealertandturnmachineoffifchildrenenterthe
area.
• Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehindanddown
for small children.
• 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aslowspeedwhileonslopeorhill.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Ifmachinestopswhilegoinguphill,disengage
blades,shiftintoreverseandbackdownslowly.
• Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary,andthen,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS