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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.
_1.
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 instruc-
tions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restdct
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
properly,
All drivers should seek and obtain professional and prac-
tical 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 will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss 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 by the
machine.
WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuel-
rag.
- 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.
-
If petrolis 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.
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Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always
visually 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.
On muifi-bladed
machines,
take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
III. Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
Do not use on slopes of more than 10° .
•
Remember there is no such thing as a =safe" slope. Travel
on grass slopes
requires particular
care.
To guard
against overfuming;
- do not stop or start suddenly
when going up or
downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially
when traveling
downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
-
never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower
is designed
for this purpose.
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 turn 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.
•
Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
•
When using any attachments,
never direct discharge of
matedal toward bystanders
nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
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.
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 ddve 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;
-
afterstdking 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).
•
Disengage ddve to attachments when transporting or not
In use.
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
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before refueling;
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before removing the grass catcher;
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before making height adjustment unless adjust-
ment can be made from the operator's position.
Reduce the throttle setting dudng 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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