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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on Mowers
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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.
I.
General
operation
21.
1.
Read, understand
and follow
all instructions
in the Instruction
Book, on the machine,
the engine and with any attachments
be-
fore starting.
2.
Only allow responsible
adults, who are familiar
with the instruc-
tions,
to operate
the machine.
3.
Clear the area of objects
such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which
could be picked
up and thrown
by the blade.
4.
Be sure the area is clear of other people
before
mowing.
Stop
the machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
5.
Never carry
passengers.
6.
Turn off power to the blades
or any attachments
before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down and behind
before and while backing.
7.
Be aware
of the mower
discharge
direction
and do not point it
at anyone.
Do not operate
the mower
without
either
the entire
grass bagger
or the mower
guard in place.
8.
Slow down before turning.
9.
Never leave a machine
unattended
with the engine
running.
Al-
ways
turn off the blade(s),
set the parking
brake,
stop the en-
gine and remove
the key before dismounting.
10.
Turn off power to attachment(s)
when transporting
or not in use.
Turn off the blade(s)
when
not mowing.
11.
Stop the engine
before
removing
the grass
bagger
or unclog-
ging the chute.
12.
Mow only in daylight
or good artificial
light.
13.
Do not operate the machine
while under the influence
of alcohol
or drugs
or when
very tired.
14.
Watch for traffic when
operating
near or crossing
roadways.
15.
Use extra caution
when
loading
or unloading
the machine
into
a trailer
or truck.
16.
Disengage
all attachment
clutches
and shift into Neutral
before
attempting
to start the engine.
17. Always
wear goggles,
safety
glasses,
or an eye shield
when
you operate
the unit to protect
your eyes from foreign
objects
that can be thrown
from the unit. Always
wear eye protection
when
you make an adjustment
or repair to the machine.
18.
Use care when pulling
loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved
drawbar
hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those
you can safely
control.
c. Do not turn sharply.
Use care when
backing.
d. Use counterweights
or wheel weights
when suggested
in the
Instruction
Book.
19.
Do not operate this machine
if you are taking drugs or other me-
dication
which can cause drowsiness
or affect your ability to op-
erate this machine.
20.
Do not use this machine
if you are mentally
or physically
unable
to operate
this machine
safely.
F-040603L
Data indicates
that operators,
age 60 years and above,
are in-
volved
in a large percentage
of riding mower
related
injuries.
These
operators
should evaluate
their ability to operate
a riding
mower
safely
enough
to protect
themselves
and others
from
serious
injury.
II. Slope
operation
Slopes
and rough
terrain
are major factors
related
to loss-of-
control
and tip-over
accidents,
which
can result
in severe
inju-
ry or death.
ALL
slopes
require
extra
caution.
If you
cannot
back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy
on the slope,
do not mow
it. See the "Slope
Guide"
in the back
of this
book
to check
for
safe
operation.
DO
1.
Mow up and down slopes,
not across.
2.
Remove
obstacles
such as rocks,
limbs, etc...
3.
Watch for holes,
ruts or bumps.
Uneven
terrain
could overturn
the machine.
Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
4.
Follow
the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel weights
or counterweights
to improve
stability.
5.
Use extra
care with grass
baggers
or other attachments,
they
can change
the stability
of the machine.
6.
Keep
all movement
on the slopes
slow
and gradual.
Do not
make sudden
changes
in speed
or direction.
7.
Avoid starting
or stopping
on a slope.
If tires lose traction,
turn
off the blades
and proceed
slowly
straight
down
the slope.
DO NOT
1.
Do not turn on slopes
unless
absolutely
necessary,
then only
turn slowly
and gradually
downhill,
if possible.
2.
Do not mow drop-offs,
ditches
or embankments.
A wheel over
the edge or an edge
caving
in could cause a sudden
overturn
and an injury or death.
3.
Do not mow on wet grass.
Reduced
traction
could cause slid-
ing.
4.
Do not try to stabilize
the machine
by putting
your foot on the
ground.
5.
Do not use a grass bagger
or other rear mounted
accessories
on steep
slopes
(greater
than
10 degrees).
III. Children
Tragic
accidents
can occur
if the operator
is not alert
to the
presence
of children.
Children
are often
attracted
to the ma-
chine
and the mowing
activity.
NEVER
assume
that children
will remain
where
you
last saw them.
1.
Keep children
out of the mowing
area and in the watchful
care
of another
responsible
adult.
2.
Be alert and turn the engine
off if children
enter the area.
3.
Before
and when
backing,
look behind
and
down
for small
children.
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