Husqvarna 2009-01 Blower User Manual


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SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
DANGER !
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
• Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,stones,
toys,wireetc.,whichcouldbepickedupand
thrown by the blades.
• Besuretheareaisclearofallpeopleandpets
before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the area.
• Nevercarrypassengersorchildrenevenwith
blades off.
• Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebacking.
• Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
not direct it towards anyone. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or
the guard in place.
• Slowdownbeforeturning.
• Neverleavethemachineunattendedwhenthe
engine is running. Always turn off the blades, set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
thekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
• Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.
• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror
unclogging chute.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
• Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
• Watchoutfortrafcwhenoperatingnearor
crossing roadways.
• Useextracarewhenloadingandunloadingthe
machineontoatrailerortruck.
• Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower-related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
• DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher,
unless the front weights are installed.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
buildup which can touch hot exhaust/engine parts
andburn.Donotallowthemowerdecktoplow
leaves or other debris which can cause buildup
to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to
cool before storage.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If
youcannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasy
on it, do not mow it.
DO
• 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 slow speed. Choose a low speed so that you
will not have to stop while on the slope.
• Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine.
• Keepallmovementontheslopesslow and
gradual.Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeed
or direction.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straightdown the slope.
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