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1. Safety
Rules
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-Orl
Mowers
IMPORT._NT:
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.
I. Training
•
Read the instructions carefully.
Be' familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the ins-
tructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restdct the age of the operator,
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby,
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
•
All ddvers should seek and obtain professional and
practical instruction.
Such instruction should empha-
size:
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the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
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control of a dde-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The maid reasons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheel gdp;
b) being driven too fast;
c) inadequate braking;
d) the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
e) lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions,especially
slopes;
f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.
II. Preparation
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be usedand remove all objects which may be'thrown by
the machine.
WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
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Store fuel in containers specifically d_signed for this
purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refu-
eling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot.
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If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated.
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Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
On multi-bladed
machines,
take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
III. Operation
•
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Mow only in daylight or in good adificial light.
Before attemptingto
start the engine, disengage all blade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
•
Do not use on slopes of more than 10 °,
•
Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope. Travel
on grass slopes
requires particular
care.
To guard
against overturning;
- do not stop or start suddenly
when going up or
downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially
when traveling
downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
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never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower
is designed for this purpqse.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
Use only approved
dra,,ybar hitch points.
Limit loads to those you can safely control..
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Do not turn sharply.
Use care when reversing.
Use counterweight(s)
or wheel weights when sug-
gested in the instruction handbook.
•
Watch out fortraffic
when crossing or near roadways.
Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
•
When using any attachments,
never direct discharge of
matedal toward bystanders
nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
Never operate the lawni'nower
with defective guards,
..
shields or without safety protective dev!ces in place.
Do not change the engine governor settings or ovempeed
the engir)e.
Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injury.
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Before leaving the operator's
position:
- disengage the power take-off and lower the attach:
ments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
Disengage
drive to attachments,
stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition
key
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before cleaning
blockages
or unclogging chute;
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before
checking,
cleaning
or working
on the
lawnmower;
- afterstrikingaforeignobject.
Inspectthelawnmower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating
the equipment;
-
if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check
immediately).
Disengage ddve to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before
refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;
- before
making
height adjustment
unless
adjust-
ment can be made from the operator's
position.
•
Reduce the throttle setting dudng engine run-out and, if
the engine is provided with a shut-off _,alve, turn the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.
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