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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
iMPORTANT: TH_S CUTTING MACHINE _S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT _N SERIOUS
NJURY OR DEATH
l, GENERAL OPERATION
Read, understand_ and foilow al_instractio_s in the manua!
and on the machine before sta_ing.
Only alIow responsiMe adutts who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine
* C_ear the area ot objects such as recks, toys wire, etc.
which could be picked _:_pand thrown by the b_ade,
Be sure the area isctear of other people before mewing Stop
mace Re if anyor_e enters the area
_, Never carry passengers.
_' Do r_otmow in _everse unless absolutely necessary Aways
took down and behind before and whiie backing.
. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point
}t at anyone. De not operate the mower without either the
eeti_e grass catche_ or the guard in piace.
SI@_ down before taming.
bdore dismounting
Turn off biades when not mowing_
. Stop engine before removing grass catehe_ or unclogging
chute
. Mow on_yin daylight or good a_t ficial lighL
. Do not operate the machine whi_e under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
*, Watch for traffic when operating near or eros ing roadways_
_, Use extra care when loading or unloading the mace ne into
a trailer or truck.
tL SLOPE OPERATION
t[_L CHILDREN
and the mowing activity Nevetassume that children wfi remain
were you last s_w them
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible aci]_Jtt.
o Be aie_ and turn machine off if ehildre_ enter he area
. Before and when backing _oek behnd and down for small
cMIdren
. Never carry children They may fali off and be sedously
iniured or ir'_tedere with safe machine operation.
- Never allow children to operate the mace no,
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may ob_cure vision.
SERVICE
Use extra care in haedling gasoine and other fuels. They are
fiammable and vapors are exp!osive_
Use on_yan approved container
Never remove gas cap or add faei with the engine
ruenir g_ Allow engine to coo_ before iefue_ir_g. Do no!
smoke
Never _'efuel the machine indoors
Never tore the reacttins or rue! container nsde where
there is an open fin he, such as a water _eater
Never ren a machine inside a closed area
Keep nu_s and bolts., especiaf_y binds attachment bolts, tight
and keep eq_iprnen_ in good condition
Never tamper with safety devices. Check thor proper
req_ire extra caution Ifyou cannot back up the stops or if you fee_
uneasy on it, do not mow ii,
DO_
Mow up and down s_opes, not across
. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
,, Watch for hoIes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could
ove_lurn the machine. Taft gr_:_sscan hide obstacle&
Use s_owspeed Choose a k_wgear so that you w ; not have
to atop or shift while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturers recommendations for whee_
weights or counterweights to reprove stability
Keep machine free of grass teaves, or other debrs bu td_ap.
C!ean oi or tue_ spiI_age_ Allow machine to cod before
Stop and inspect the equ{pment if you strike an obiect.
Repair, f necessary, before resta£ing.
Never make adi_._stmerdsor repa rs wth the engne runnii'_g
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and
deterioration which could expose moving pa_s or show
objects to be throws Frequently check components arid
repines wth manufacturers r¢_ommended parts, when hoe
essaq/
_' Mower blades are sharp and carl euL Wrap the Made(s) or
wear g_oves, and use extra caution when serv;cieg them
,_ Check brake operation freqaently. Adjust and service as
. Keep all movement on the s;opes stow and graduat De not
make sudden changes ;r_speed or direction_
'_ Avoid starling or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction,
disengage the Mades am:] proceed s_ow_ystraight down the
DO NOT:
Look for this symbof to point out impor-
tant safety precautions, It means
CAUTiON!i! BECOME ALERT!i! '/OUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED,
Do net mow near drep..offs, ditches, or embankments The
mower co_._ldsuddenly turn over if a whee_ is over the edge
of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do net mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause
. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
transporting, adjusting or making
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