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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Riding Vehicles
As Recommended
by American National Standards Institute
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 to the operator or bystanders.
GENERAL OPERATION:
1.
Read, understand
and follow
all instructions
in the Instruction
Book, on the machine,
the engine
and with any attachments
before
starting.
2.
Only allow responsible
adults familiar
with the instructions
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.
Disengage
power
to the mower
or any attachments
before
backing
up. Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely
neces-
sary. Always
look down and behind
before
and while back-
ing.
7.
Be aware
of the direction
the mower
discharges.
Do not point
discharge
from the mower
at anyone
or at places
where
people
may be. 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.
Always
disengage
the blade(s),
set the parking
brake,
stop
the engine
and remove
the key before dismounting.
10.
Disengage
power
to attachment(s)
when transporting
or not
in use. Disengage
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 al-
cohol 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
when
using a trailer
or truck for transporting.
16.
Disengage
all attachment
clutches
and shift into Neutral
be-
fore attempting
to start the engine.
17. Always
wear
safety glasses
or an eye shield
when you oper-
ate 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
medication
which
can cause
drowsiness
or affect your ability
to operate
this machine.
20.
Do not use this machine
if you are mentally
or physically
unable
to operate
this machine
safely.
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21.
Data indicates
that operators,
age 60 years and above,
are
involved
in a large
percentage
of riding
mower
related
inju-
ries. These
operators
should
evaluate
their ability to operate
a riding
mower
safely
enough
to protect
themselves
and oth-
ers from serious
injury.
SLOPE OPERATION:
Slopes
and rough
terrain
are major
factors
related
to loss of
control
and tip over
accidents
which
can
result
in severe
injury
or death.
ALL
slopes
require
extra
caution.
If you
can-
not 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 over-
turn the machine.
"Tall grass can hide obstacles."
4.
Use slow speed.
Choose
a low enough
gear so that you will
not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
5.
Follow
the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel
weights
or counterweights
to improve
stability.
6.
Use extra
care with grass
baggers
or other
attachments,
they can change
the stability
of the machine.
7.
Keep all movement
on the slopes
slow
and gradual.
Do not
make sudden
changes
in speed
or direction.
8.
Avoid
starting
or stopping
on a slope.
If tires lose traction,
disengage
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 near drop-offs,
ditches
or embankments.
A
wheel
over the edge or an edge
caving
in could cause a sud-
den overturn
and an injury or death.
3.
Do not mow on wet grass.
Reduced
traction
could cause
sliding.
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
accesso-
ries on steep
slopes
(greater
than
10 degrees).
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