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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Safety rules, USA nomenclature
Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers
IMPORTANT!
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to ob-
serve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. General operation
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in
the manual and on the machine before start-
ing.
2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
3. Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
wire, etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by the blades.
4. Be sure the working area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
5. Never carry passengers.
6. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
7. Be aware of the mower discharge direction
and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate
the mower without either the entire grass
catcher or the guard in place.
8. Slow down before turning.
9. Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove keys before dismounting.
10. Turn off blades when not mowing.
11. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
12. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
13. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
15. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
II. 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, 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 gear so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
wheel weights or counterweights to improve
stability.
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 pro-
ceed slowly
straight
down the slope.
DO NOT
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and
then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if
possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embandments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
your foot on the ground.
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
III. Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never
assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of another responsible
adult.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter
the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and
down
for small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind cor-
ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
obscure vision.
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