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Safe Operation Practices
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling. www.p65warnings.ca.gov
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This 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.
Training
1.
Read the Operator's Manual and other
training material. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) cannot read English or
Spanish it is the owner's responsibility to
explain this material to them.
2.
Become familiar with the safe operation
of the machine, operator controls, and
safety signs.
3.
All operators and mechanics should
be trained to operate or service the
equipment. The owner is responsible for
training them.
4.
Follow all federal, state, and local
guidelines regarding the use by children
under the age of 18. In all cases never
let children under the age of 16 operate
this machine.
5.
The operator is responsible for the
safe operation of the machine and
following the warnings, instructions, and
training provided.
General Operation
1.
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble
and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference
by each operator and for ordering
replacement parts.
2.
Be familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the blades and
controls quickly.
3.
Do not allow anyone to operate or
maintain this machine who has not read
the manual. Never permit children under
the age of 16 to operate this machine.
4.
Do not remove any shields, guards, labels,
or safety devices. If a shield, guard, label,
or safety device is damaged or does
not function, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
5.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children, and pets at least 75 feet (23
meters) from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
6.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects that could be picked
up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.
7.
Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed
to properly and safely perform the job.
Only use accessories and attachments
approved by the machine manufacturer.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
DANGER
8.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
9.
Always wear appropriate clothing and
personal protective equipment (e.g.
safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing
protection, safety shoes, hard hat) when
operating or maintaining this machine.
Long hair, loose fitting clothing, or
jewelry may get entangled in moving
parts. Follow all federal, state, and local
guidelines regarding the use of personal
protective equipment.
10.
For extended use of this product, hearing
protection is recommended.
11.
Be aware of the mower and attachment
discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone. Do not operate the mower
without the discharge cover or entire
grass catcher in its proper place.
12.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
13.
A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
14.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
15.
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. This machine is not
intended for use on any roadways and
public roadways.
16.
Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
17.
Mow only in daylight or good
artificial light.
18.
Never carry passengers.
19.
Back up slowly. Always look down and
behind before and while backing to avoid
a back-over accident.
20.
Slow down before turning. Operate
the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed. Be
aware of your direction of travel to
avoid accidents.
21.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake,
stop engine, and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
22.
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always stop on level ground,
turn off blade(s), place drive speed control
levers/pedals in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine, and remove key
before leaving the operator position.
23.
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine on a trailer or truck. The
machine should not be driven on
unstable, unsecured, or inadequate ramps
because the machine could tip over
causing serious personal injury.
24.
Do not use SurePath Auto Steer Mode
when loading and unloading machine
onto a trailer or truck.
25.
Check overhead clearances carefully
before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings, etc.,
where the operator and/or ROPS may be
struck which could result in serious injury
and/or machine tip over.
26.
Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
27.
Disengage the blades, set the parking
brake to the 'on' position and make sure
the speed control levers/pedals are in
the neutral position before attempting
to start the engine. Only start the engine
from the operator's position.
28.
Do not attempt to mow unusually tall,
dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact
the engine exhaust and/or build up on
the mower deck presenting a potential
fire hazard.
29.
Do not stop or park the machine over
dry leaves, grass, debris, or other
combustible material.
30.
Never attempt to operate the machine
without the mowing deck attached; the
machine could tip over.
31.
Keep the machine and especially the
engine exhaust system and hydraulic
components clean and free of grease,
grass, and leaves to reduce the potential
for overheating and fire.
32.
Allow the machine to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
33.
Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this machine by the
machine manufacturer. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions provided with
the approved accessory or attachment.
34.
Data indicates that operators, age 65
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. Operators should evaluate their
ability to operate this machine safely
enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
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