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2.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK ON SLOPES
! Slopes are the main cause of accidents, loss of control over the mower or subsequent roll-overs, which may lead to serious
injuries or death. Mowing on slopes always requires an increased level of attention. If you are not sure, or it exceeds your ability,
do not mow on slopes.
! The recommended height of the mowed vegetation is approximately 15 cm (with respect to the density of vegetation), the incline
of the slope must not exceed 12° (21 %) and only in the direction of the fall line, i.e. upwards or downwards. More information
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5.5.4).
! When changing direction increased care is needed. Do not turn on a slope unless it is absolutely necessary.
! Watch out for holes, roots, uneven terrain. Uneven terrain may cause the mower to turn over. High grass may conceal hidden
obstacles. Therefore, remove all foreign objects from the area where you wish to mow in advance.
! Select such a speed so that you do not need to stop when on a hill.
! Be very careful when attaching the grass catcher or making other connections. It may lead to a reduced stability of the mower.
! Perform all movements on a slope slowly and smoothly. Do not make sudden changes to speed or direction.
! Avoid starting up or stopping on a slope. In the event that the wheels lose traction, turn off the power to the blades and drive
slowly down the hill.
! Start driving very carefully and slowly when on a slope so that the mower does not "skip". Always reduce the mower's driving
speed before a slope, and especially when driving down a hill lower the driving speed to minimum to take advantage of the
braking effect of the gearbox.
2.3 CHILD SAFETY
If the riding mower operator is not prepared for the presence of children then a tragic accident may happen. The
movement of a riding mower attracts the attention of children. Never assume that children will remain in the location
where you last saw them.
! Do not allow children without supervision in areas where you are mowing grass.
! Always be prepared - if children approach you then turn off the mower.
! Before and while reversing look behind you and at the ground.
! Never transport children, they may fall and seriously injure themselves, or they may dangerously interfere with the riding mower
controls. Never allow children to operate the mower.
! Pay increased attention in places with limited visibility (near trees, bushes, walls, etc.).
2.4 FIRE SAFETY
When reversing the riding mower it is necessary to adhere to fundamentals and regulations for work safety and fire protection
relating to work with this type of mower.
! Regularly remove flammable substances (dry grass, leaves, etc.) from the area around the exhaust, engine, battery and anywhere,
where they could come into contact with petrol or oil and subsequently catch on fire and so result in a fire on the mower.
! Allow the riding mower engine to cool down before parking it in an enclosed location.
! Pay increased attention when working with petrol, oil and other flammable substances. These are very flammable substances, the
vapours of which are explosive. Do not smoke during this work. Never unscrew the petrol tank cap and refill with petrol while the
engine is running, if the engine is hot or if the mower is in a closed location.
! Check the petrol lines before using and do not fill the petrol all the way up to the bottleneck of the tank. The heat generated by
the engine, sun and the expansion of the fuel may lead to the fuel overflowing and a subsequent fire. For storing flammable
substances use containers designed for this purpose. Never store a canister with petrol or the mower inside a building near any
source of heat. Pay increased attention when working with the battery. The gas inside the battery is highly explosive, therefore do
not smoke in the vicinity of the battery and do not use an open flame so as to avoid serious injuries.
2.5 DANGEROUS PARTS OF THE MOWER - RESIDUAL HAZARDS
! The riding mower is designed so that when properly operated in perfect technical condition, it poses no danger to the driver
and his/her surroundings. Nevertheless, there may arise situations during operation, maintenance and adjustment that pose
a danger to workers if they are not aware of them and do not adhere to the safety instruction here provided. These hazards
represent so-called residual hazards – they are hazards that remain even after all preventive and protective measures have been
considered and implemented. Residual hazards are present during use, maintenance and adjustment of the mower. Therefore,
every person that comes into work contact with the mower must know these hazards and must adhere to all recommendations for
their mitigation.
MOWING BLADES
! Rotating mowing blades are very sharp and coming into contact with them creates a serious risk of injury to limbs. Therefore,
do not put your hands or legs underneath the mowing deck cover. Never put any part of your body near the rotating or moving
blades. Do not attempt to use your hands or other temporary items to stop or slow down moving mowing blades!
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