Ariens Pro Zoom 1952S Manual Del Propietario - Operador página 6

Checking Mowing Area
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the
job.
• Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. Keep
people and pets out of mowing area.
• Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern. Do not
mow where traction or stability is doubtful.
• Test drive area with mower lowered but not running. Slow
down when you travel over rough ground.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Remove the key.
6. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave
the operator's station.
7. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark
plug wire (for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine.
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
• Rotating blades can cut off arms and legs, and throw objects.
Failure to observe safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from mower deck when
engine is running.
• Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People, especially
children can move quickly into the mowing area before you
know it.
• Do not mow in reverse.
• Shut off blades when you are not mowing.
• Park machine safely before leaving the operator station for any
reason including emptying the catchers or unplugging the
chute.
Protect Children
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• Death or serious injury can occur when young children
associate having fun with a lawn mowing machine simply
because someone has given them a ride on a machine.
• Children are attracted to lawn mowing machines and mowing
activities. They don't understand the dangers of rotating blades
or the fact that the operator is unaware of their presence.
• Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly
appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
• Tragic accidents with children can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children, especially when a child
approaches a machine from behind. Before and while backing
up, stop mower blades and look down and behind the machine
carefully, especially for children.
• Never carry children on a machine or attachment, even with
the blades off. Do not tow children in a cart or trailer. They can
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
• Never use the machine as a recreational vehicle or to entertain
children.
• Never allow children or an untrained person operate the
machine. Instruct all operators not to give children a ride on the
machine or in an attachment.
• Keep children indoors, out of the mowing area, and in the
watchful eye of a responsible adult, other than the operator,
when a mower is being operated.
• Stay alert to the presence of children. Never assume that
children wilt remain where you last saw them. Turn the
machine off if a child enters the work area.
Avoid Tipping
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop or
shift while on a slope.
• Do not mow or operate machine on wet grass. Tires may lose
traction. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the
brakes are functioning properly.
• Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly, straight
down the slope.
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