Operator Safety - Snapper 20 Serie Manual Del Operador

Operator Safety

Read the Manual
Read the Manual
The operator's manual contains important safety information you
The operator's manual contains important safety information you need to
need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as
be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operation.
DURING operation.
Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product's features and
Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product's features
controls, and maintenance information is included to help you get the
and controls, and maintenance information is included to help you
most out of your equipment investment.
get the most out of your equipment investment.
Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the
Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found following pages. Also completely read the Operation section.
on the following pages. Also completely read the Operation section.
Slope Operation
Slope Operation
You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this
You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on
unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is
too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or
too steep or where you don't have adequate footing or trac-
where you don't have adequate footing or traction can cause you to
tion can cause you to lose control or slip and fall.
lose control or slip and fall.
You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater than
You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater than 10
10 degrees, which is a 3.5 ft (1,5 m) rise over 20.0 ft (6,0 m).
degrees, which is a 3.5 ft (1,5 m) rise over 20.0 ft (6,0 m). Always
Always mow across slopes, never up and down.
mow across slopes, never up and down.
Also note that the surface you are mowing can greatly
Also note that the surface you are mowing can greatly impact con-
impact control. Wet grass or leaves can seriously affect your
trol. Wet grass or leaves can seriously affect your footing and trac-
tion on a slope.
footing and traction on a slope.
If you feel unsure about operating the unit on an incline, don't do it.
If you feel unsure about operating the unit on an incline,
It's not worth the risk.
don't do it. It's not worth the risk.
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Operating Safety
Operating Safety
Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused,
Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or
or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you
not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are
are responsible for your safety and that of those around you.
responsible for your safety and that of those around you.
Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you
Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are
are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely
not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done
done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional:
with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your
contact your local authorized dealer.
local authorized dealer.
Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them
Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them any-
anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often
where near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the
attracted to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that
unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain
children will remain where you last saw them. If there is a
where you last saw them. If there is a risk that children may enter
the area where you are mowing, have another responsible adult
risk that children may enter the area where you are mowing,
watch them.
have another responsible adult watch them.
Children
Children
20.0 ft
20.0 ft
(6,0 m)
(6,0 m)
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3.5 ft
3.5 ft
(1,5 m)
(1,5 m)