SAFETY RULES &
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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I PORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.
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AILURETO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
I. GENERAL OPERATION -
• Read, understand, and follow all instructionsinthe 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, toys, wire, etc..,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade_
• Be surethe area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
° Never carry passengers°
° Do notmow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
° 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.
° Slow down before tuming.
° Never leave a running machine unattended, Always turn off
blades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keys
before d smountingo
° Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light°
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
° Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine tnto
a trailer or"truck._
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesare a majorfactor relatedtoloss-of-controlandtipover
accidents,whichcanresultin severeinjury ordeath. All slopes
requireextracaution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeel
uneasyonit,donotmowiL
DO:
• Mowupand downslopes, notacross.
• Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree limbs,etc.
° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine° Tallgrasscanhideobstac/es
• Useslow speed..Choosea!owgearsothatyouwillnothave
tostoporshiftwhileonthe slope.
° Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
° Use extracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments..
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machlne_
• Keepallmovementontheslopess/owand gradual Donot
makesuddenChangesin speedor direction_
o Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope. If tireslosetraction,
disengagethebladesandproceedslowlystraightdownthe
slope°
DONOT:
• _ Donottumonslopesuniessnecessary,andthen,tumslowty
andgraduallydownhill,if possible.....
° Donotmownear'drop-offs,ditches,orembankments.The
mowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheelisovertheedge
ofa clifforditch,or ifan edgecavesin.
° Do not mow on wet grass_Reducedtractioncouldcause
sliding°
° Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe
ground,
° Do not usegrasscatcheron steep slopes,,
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IlL CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur'if the operator is not alert to the
presence ofchildren, Children are oftenattracted tothe machine
and the mowing activity. Neverassume that childrenwill remain,
where you last saw them_
• Keep childrenout ofthe mowing area and under thewatchful
care of another responsible adulL
° Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
o Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children_
° Never catty children. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
• "Never allow chi[dren to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision..
IV, SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container_
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Aliow engine [o cool before refueling_ Do not
smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as a watr:r h ater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area
° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition.
° Never' tamper' with safety devtces_ Check their proper
operation regularly,
• Keep machine free of grass leaves, orotherdebds build-up,
C ean o t or fuel spillage° Allow machine to cool before
storing.
= Stop and inspect the equipment if you stdke an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
° Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
• Grass catchercomponents are subject towear', damage, and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-
essary_
° Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them°
• Check brake operation frequently_ Adjust and service as
required_
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug In order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
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