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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This finishing mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause
injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or
death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the finishing mower must understand these instructions
and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate the finishing mower. Each person
operating the finishing mower must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any
substance which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to the
finishing mower which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service
Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). Follow the SAFETY
instructions provided with your tractor and contact your dealer or the tractor manufacturer if you have any
questions pertaining to its safe use.
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the mower 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 a responsible adult.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when mower is
operated (even with the blade OFF).
3. DO NOT allow children or other passengers to ride
on mower (even with the blade OFF). They may fall
and be seriously injured.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate
mower.
5. ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers with
mature judgment under close adult supervision to
operate mower.
6. BE SURE the area is clear of others before
mowing and turn mower OFF if anyone enters the
area.
7. DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. LOOK BEHIND and down for small
children before and when backing.
8. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure vision.
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
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. Use extra care when using the
finishing mower; it can change the stability of the
tractor.
1. DO NOT operate mower on slopes exceeding 15
degrees (27% grade).
2. Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10
degrees (18% grade). Turn blade OFF when
traveling uphill. Use first speed and avoid sudden
or sharp turns.
3. DO NOT mow back and forth across face of
slopes. Mow up and down.
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
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4. AVOID uphill starts. If you stop mowing while
going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blade OFF
and back slowly down the slope.
5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from
ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and
protruding objects.
6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away
from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The
mower could turn over if an edge caves in.
7. Always begin forward motion slowly.
8. This mower attachment can affect the handling and
stability of the tractor. Counter weights may be
required. Contact the tractor dealer or tractor
manufacturer for recommended safe practice before
operating.
9. DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
10. DO NOT mow under any condition where traction,
steering or stability is doubtful without first test
driving over the terrain with blade OFF.
11. Operator Protective Structure may be required
when this mower attachment is mounted to your
tractor. Contact the tractor dealer or tractor
manufacturer for Safe Operation instructions
before operating.
PREPARATION
1. Read this manual and tractor manual. Get to know
where all controls are located and practice how to
use them before starting for the first time, and at
the beginning of each season. Read and follow all
Warnings and Instructions
2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate
the machine and only after proper instruction.
3. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable
and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved
fuel container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel
with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with
engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from
machine. DO NOT smoke.
4. Practice operation of mower with BLADE OFF to
learn controls and develop skills.
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