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1. Safety
Rules
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On
Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
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.
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I. Training
Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the ins-
tructions to use the lawnmowar. Local regulatlens may
restrict the age of the operator.
•
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
•
Keap in mind that the aperator or uear is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
•
All drivem should seek and obtain professlonsJ and
practical instruc'don. Such instruction should empha-
size:
the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main masons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheal gdp;
b) being ddvan tea fast;
c) inadequate braking;
d) the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
e) lack of awareness
of the
effect
of ground
conditlons,espacially slopes;
f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.
II. Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be ussd and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine.
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WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refu-
eling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot.
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If patrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any soume of ignition until patrol
vapors have dissipated.
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Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
•
Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not wom or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
•
On muM-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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IlL Operation
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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 diutcnea and shift into neutral.
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Do not use on siopes of more than l0 =.
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Rememberthereisnosuchthlngasa'safe'slope.
Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care.
To guard
against overturning;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially when traveling downhill;
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machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight tams;
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stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
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never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.
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Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
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Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
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Limit loads to those you can safely controL
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Do not tam sharply. Use care when reversing.
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Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug-
gested 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 towardbystanders
nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
•
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards
sh e ds or without safety protective devices in place.
•
Do notchange the engine govemor settings or overspead
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injury.
•
Before leaving the operator's position:
- disengage the power take-off and lower the attach-
ments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
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
lawnmowen
- afferstitkingaforeignobject.
Inspectthelawnmower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
- if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
•
.Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
In use.
•
Stop the engine and disengage ddve to attachment
- before
refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;,
- before making height adjustment unless adjust-
ment can be made from the operator's position.
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