3 SAFETY
3.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY______________________________________________
EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction
from another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower.
Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen Limited.
3.1.1
SAFE OPERATION ___________________________________________________
a
Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If the operator or technician can not read this
manual, the owner is responsible to describe this material to the operators and technicians. Manuals in
additional languages may be available on the Jacobsen website.
a
Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully. Know the controls and the correct operation of the
equipment.
b
Children or persons who do not understand these instructions must not use the mower. The local
regulations can limit the age of the operator.
c
Never use a mower near persons, including children or animals.
— Parts could be ejected from the machine at high speed in certain circumstances. The hazard area,
particularly in front of and behind the machine, must be cleared of any persons, animals or objects before
starting.
— Any use of the machine without verification of the hazard area can lead to serious or fatal accidents.
d
Any use of the machine without verification of the hazard area can lead to serious or fatal accidents.
e
Remember that the operator or owner is responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to other persons
or their property.
f
Never carry passengers.
g
Never allow persons to operate or service the mower or its attachments without correct instructions.
h
Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after you use alcohol or drugs.
3.1.2
PREPARATION ______________________________________________________
a
When you operate the mower, wear correct clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work gloves, hard
hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can be caught in moving
parts.
b
Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock System disconnected or the system does not operate
correctly. Do not disconnect or prevent the operation of any switch.
c
Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or without decals, guards, shields, deflectors or other
protective devices fastened. When you mow with a side discharge deck, DO NOT operate the cutting unit
without the discharge chute installed.
d
Inspect the mower before you operate the mower. Check the tyre pressure, engine oil level, the radiator
coolant level and the air cleaner indicator. Fuel is flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the
mower.
e
Operate the mower in daylight or in good artificial light. Use caution when you operate the mower during
bad weather. Never operate the mower with lightning in the area.
f
Inspect the area to select the accessories and attachments that are needed to correctly and safely do the
job. Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.
g
Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
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