Safety; Safety Instructions; Protecting Children; General Operation - Husqvarna MZ48 Manual Del Operador

SAF ETY

Safety Instructions

These instructions are for your safety. Read them
carefully.
WARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINE
IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS
AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS
EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all the
safety instruction that follow.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children be a minimum of 16 years of age
before operating a riding

Protecting Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are frequently attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Do not assume that children will
stay where you last saw them.
• Keep children out
of the mowing area
and in the watchful
care of a responsible
adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn
machine off if a child
enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
• Do not carry children, even with the blades
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Children who have
been given rides
in the past may
suddenly come into
the mowing area for
another ride and be
run over or backed
over by the machine.
lawn mower.
• Do not let children to operate the machine.
• Use extreme care when going near blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view of a child.

General Operation

• Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions on the
machine and in
the manual before
starting.
• It is recommended
that someone be
aware that you are mowing and can provide
help in case of injury or accident.
• Anyone who operates, maintains, and/or
services this machine must first read and
understand this Operator Manual. Local laws
may regulate the age of the user. The owner
is responsible for training the users of this
equipment.
• The owner and operator of this equipment
can prevent accidents and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people and/or property.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Only let 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
blades.
• Be sure the area
is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not mow in reverse unless fully necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
• Do not direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blades when
crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety
devices in place and working.
• Slow down before turning.
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