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Listen to the product and be aware of any change.
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Feel the product and its responses from both your
inputs and the environment.
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Remain focused on your task.
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Always wear proper eye protection that complies
with the latest safety standards in order to reduce
the risk of eye injury while operating or performing
any adjustment or repair. See ANSI Z87.1.
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Do not operate product unless discharge guard or
other safety devices are in place and working.
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Always wear a face mask or a dust mask while
operating the mower in a dusty environment.
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Always dress properly. The wearing of protective
gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
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Never operate the product while using a mobile
phone or any other electronic device. Operating
while distracted can increase the risk of serious
personal injury to the operator and bystanders.
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Do not operate the equipment while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type
of loose-fitting clothing. Wear safety shoes, hard
hats, long pants, protective eyewear and hearing
protection during operation to reduce the risk of
personal injury. Avoid loose-fitting clothing, jewelry
and any other apparel that could be caught on
moving parts. Secure hair above shoulder level
before starting work.
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Never carry passengers and keep bystanders away.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
wheel weights or counterweights.
2.4.2 PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATING
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Clear the operating area of any objects which could
be thrown by or interfere with operation of the
product.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders,
particularly small children. Stop the product and
attachment(s) if anyone enters the area.
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Do not operate the product without the entire grass
catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices
in place and functioning properly. Check frequently
for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as
needed.
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and
footwear.
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Do not carry passengers anywhere on the product.
Keep pets and bystanders out of the mowing area
during operation.
2.4.3 OPERATING
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Always drive with both hands. Do not drive with just
one hand.
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Only operate the product in daylight or good artificial
light.
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Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Uneven terrain could overturn the product
or cause operator to lose their balance or footing.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the product. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
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Do not direct discharge material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
surfaces.
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Never leave an activated product unattended. Take
appropriate precautions when stopping the product
or leaving the operator's position. Always stop on
level ground. Disengage the PTO, set the parking
brake, switch off the power and remove the key
before standing up from the operator's position.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down, behind and to the side before
changing directions or backing up.
2.4.4 CHILDREN SPECIFIC
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the product and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
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Keep children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult other
than the operator.
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Do not carry children, even with the blade(s) off.
Children could fall off and be seriously injured or
interfere with safe operation. Children who have
been given rides in the past could suddenly appear
in the mowing area for another ride and be run over
or backed over by the product.
2.4.5 USE A RAMP
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When loading or unloading the product from a
trailer, always use full width ramps that extend
beyond the width of the product.
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This provides a surface for the mower frame to
contact if the unit starts to tip backwards. It also
reduces the risk of a wheel going off and the product
tipping over.
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Do not exceed a 15-degree angle between the ramp
and the ground or between the ramp and the trailer
or truck.
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Become familiar with the mower's controls and
confident in its smooth operation before attempting
to drive it up or down a ramp.
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Use slow drive mode and drive carefully.
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Avoid any sudden movement of the controls and use
only slow, even acceleration.
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