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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.
•
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 straight down the
slope.
DO NOT:
•
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and the turn slowly and graduall y
downhill if possible.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. 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.
III. Children
•
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.
•
Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
•
Never allow children to operate the
machine.
•
Use extra card when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. Service
•
Use extra care handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
explosive.
o
Use only an approved container.
o
Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running.
o
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
o
Never refuel the machine indoors.
o
Never store the machine or fuel
container where there is an open
flame, such as a gas water heater.
•
Never run a machine inside a closed area.
•
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment nuts, tight and keep equipment in
good condition.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
•
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
•
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike
an object. Repair if necessary before
restarting.
•
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
