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1. Safety
Rules
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT:
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-
tructiens to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict 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
properly.
All ddvers should seek and obtain pmfeseional and
practical instnJction. Such instruction should empha-
size:
- the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
- control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheel grip;
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
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While mowing, always wear substantialfootwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or weedng open sandals.
•
Thoroughlyinspectthe area where the equipmentis to
be used and removeall objectswhichmay be thrownby
the machine.
•
WARNING - Petrolis highlyflammable.
- Store fuelin containersspecificallydesignedforthis
purpose.
- Refueloutdoorsonly and do not smoke while refu-
eling.
- Add fuel beforestartingthe engine. Never remove
the capofthefuel tank or addpetrolwhilethe engine
is runningor when the engine is hot.
- If petrolis spilled,do not attemptto startthe engine
but movethe machine away from the area ofspillage
and avoidcraatin_any soume of ignitionuntilpetrol
vapors have disstpatad.
- Replace all fuel tanksand containercaps securely.
•
Replace faulty silencers.
•
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade boltsand cutterassemblyare not wornor
damaged. Replacewornor damagedblades and bolts
in sets to preservebalance.
•
On multi-bladedmachines, take care as rotatingone
blade can cause other bladesto 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 artificial 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 thingas a %ete" siepe. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care.
To guard
against overturning;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
- engage ckitch slowly, always keep machine in gear
especially when traveling downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight tams;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
- never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.
•
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
- Limit loads to those you can safely control.
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Do not tam sharply. Use care when reversing.
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Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug-
gested in the instruction handbook.
•
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surtaces
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 lawnmower with defective guards,
shields or without safety protective devices in place.
•
Do notchange the angine governor settingeor overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injury.
•
Before leaving the operator's position:
- disengage the power take-off and lower the ettach-
ments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
-
stop the engine and remove the key.
•
Disengage ddve 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;
-
afterstriking aforeign object. Inspestthelawnmower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
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if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
•
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
Stop the engine and disengage ddve to attachment
- before refueling;
-
before removing the grass catcher;
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before making height adjustment unless adjust-
ment can be made from the operator's position.
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