Operating Safety; Operating Instructions; Safety Signs; Driving The Machine - Textron Ransomes Lh Serie Sicherheits-, Betriebs- Und Wartungshandbuch

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1

OPERATING SAFETY________________________________________________

This safety symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of injury, carefully read the message that follows, and inform other operators.

3.1.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Ensure that the instructions in this book are read and fully understood.
• No person should be allowed to operate this machine unless they are fully acquainted with all the controls
and the safety procedures.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use this machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.

3.1.2 SAFETY SIGNS

• It is essential all safety labels are kept legible, if they are missing or illegible they must be replaced. If any
part of the machine is replaced and it originally carried a safety label, a new label must be affixed to the
replacement part. New safety labels are obtainable from Ransomes Jacobsen dealers.

3.1.3 DRIVING THE MACHINE

• Before moving the machine, check to ensure that all parts are in good working order, paying particular
attention to the security of cutting blades.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.
• Remember that some people are deaf or blind and that children and animals can be unpredictable.
• Remove or avoid obstructions in the area to be cut, thus reducing the possibility of injury to yourself and/or
bystanders.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• When the machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting units.•While mowing, always
wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
• After striking a foreign object Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, check immediately.

3.1.4 TRANSPORTING

• Ensure that the cutting units are securely fastened in the transport position. Do not transport with cutting
mechanism rotating.

3.1.5 SLOPES

TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES
• Local undulations and sinkage will change the general slope. Avoid ground conditions which can cause the
machine to slide.
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