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1, Safety
Rules
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On
Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
MACHINE
iS CAPABLE
OF AMPUTATfNG
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS_
FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
COULD
RESULT
IN SERIOUS
INJURY
OR DEATH.
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TRAINING
Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with the con-
trols and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instruc-
tions 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
property.
All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practi-
cal instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:
- the need for care and concentration
when working
with ride-on machines;
- control of a ride-on,machine
sliding
on a slope wilf not
be regained by the application of the brake,
The main reasons for toss 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
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
, Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects which may be thrown bythe
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machine.
o WARNING
- Petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engineis
running or when the engine is hot.
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated,
- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
= Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visualty inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace
worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
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On mUlti-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
!11.OPERATION
* Do not operate
the engine in a confined
space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Before attempting'to
start the engine, disengage all blade
attachment
clutches and shift into neutral
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Do not use on slopes of more than I4%
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= Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against
overturning;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhi!l;
- engage clutch slowty, always keep machine in gear,
especiaify when traveling downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept tow on slopes and
during tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden haz-
ards;
- never mow across the face of the slope, untess the
tawnmower is designed for this purpose.
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Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved
drawbar hitch points.
• Limit loads tO those you can safely control.
- Do not turn sharply.
Use care when reversing.
- Use counterweight(s)
or wheel weights when suggested
in the instruction
handbook.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
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Stop the blades from rotating before crossing
surfaces
other than grass.
°' When using any attachments,
never direct discharge
of
material
toward bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the
machine while in operation.
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Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, shields
or without safety protective devices in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
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Before leaving the operator's position:
- disengage the power take-off andiower the attachments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
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Disengage
drive to attachments,
stop the engine,
and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key
- before cleaning blockages
or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
- after striking a foreign object.
Inspect the lawnmower
for damage
and make
repairs before
restarting
and
operating the equipment;
- if the machine startsto vibrate abnormally
(check imme-
diately).
o Disengage driveto attachments
when transporting
or not in
use.
• Stop the engine and disengage
drive to attachment
- before refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;
- before making height adjustment
unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position_
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Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the
engine is provided with a shut-off valve_ turn the fuel off at
the conclusion of mowing.
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