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Read, understand,
and follow a llsafety
practices
inOwner/Operator
Manual before
assembling,
using o rworking onthis mower.
ALWAYS
remove key from ignition and wire
from spark plug before assembly,
orworking
onthis unit.
Inspect unit b efore each u se for: m issing or
damaged
decals and shields, correctly
operating
safety interlock
system, and
deterioration
ofgrass catchers.
Replace
or
repair asneeded.
ALWAYS
check overhead
and side
clearances
carefully before operation.
ALWAYS
beaware oftraffic when c rossing
or
operating
along s treets orcurbs.
Keep children, people, and pets a way. Be
alert and shut off u nit i fanyone enters work
area. Keep c hildren under watchful care ofa
responsible
adult.
NEVER allow children tooperate orplay o n
ornear unit.
Keep area o foperation
clear ofall t oys, and
debris. Thrown objects can cause injury.
Stay a lert forhidden hazards,
holes, and ruts.
Avoid u neven orrough terrain. DO NOT
operate near drop-offs,
ditches, or
embankments.
Unit can suddenly
turn over if
awheel isover the edge o facliff o rditch, orif
anedge c aves in.
Dust, fog, e tc. c an reduce vision and cause
anaccident.
Operate unit o nly w hen t here i s
good v isibility and light.
Data i ndicates
that o perators,
age 60and
above, are involved inalarger percentage
of
riding mower related injuries. These
operators
should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding m ower safely enough to
protect themselves
and others from serious
injury.
Only t rained adults may o perate unit. Training
includes
being familiar with controls and
actual operation.
NEVER operate unit a fter or during the use of
medication,
drugs oralcohol.
NEVER allow anyone tooperate this unit
when t heir alertness
orcoordination
is
impaired.
Wear adequate
safety gear, sturdy shoes,
and protective
gloves.
DO NOT w ear loose c lothing orjewelry and
tieback h air t hat may get c aught inrotating
parts.
Protect eyes, face and head f rom objects that
may b ethrown from unit. Wear appropriate
hearing protection.
Always wear safety
goggles orsafety glasses with side shields
when o perating
mower.
Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut.
Moving parts c an cut o ff f ingers orahand.
ALWAYS
keep h ands and feet a way f rom all
rotating parts during operation.
Rotating
parts
can cut o ff b ody p arts.
ALWAYS
keep h ands away f rom allpinch
points.
Start and operate unit o nly w hen s eated in
operator's
position.
Steering
control levers
must beinneutral, PTO disengaged
and
parking brake set w hen s tarting engine.
ALWAYS
keep b ody a nd hands away f rom
pin holes ornozzles which e ject hydraulic
fluid under pressure.
DO NOT t ouch u nit p arts which m ight behot
from operation.
Allow parts tocool before
attempting
tomaintain,
adjust orservice.
NEVER place y our hands orany part ofyour
body o rclothing inside ornear any moving
part while u nit i srunning.
NEVER direct discharge
towards persons
or
property.
Thrown objects may r icochet back
towards operator.
ALWAYS
stand c lear ofthe
discharge
area.
ALWAYS
disengage
attachment,
stop unit
and engine, place c ontrol levers inneutral,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow
moving parts t ostop b efore leaving
operator's
position.
Use e xtreme caution ongravel surfaces.
Disengage
PTO when a ttachment
isnot i n
use and when c rossing
gravel surfaces.
DO NOT o perate unit i fsafety interlock
system i sdamaged
ordisabled.
Check safety
interlock
before each u se.
ALWAYS
remove key toprevent unauthorized
use.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. Slow
down before turning.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those
you can safely control and the unit can safely
handle.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards
and panels in good repair, in place and
securely fastened.
Do not operate without either entire grass
catcher or the discharge guard in place.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind
before and while backing; especially for
children.
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights
to
improve stability when using attachments.
NEVER carry passengers-especially
children-even
with blades off.
Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners or objects that may obscure vision of
hidden obstacles and children.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Operation on slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. When operating on slopes
be prepared to react to an emergency
situation:
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