GB - 6
2. SAFETY FIRST
3. SAFETY FIRST
4. CAUTION!
Do not park on a slope unless wheels are chocked.
SAFETY RULES
Read, understand and follow all safety practices in
Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly.
Failure to follow instructions could result in personal
injury and/or damage to unit.
ALWAYS remove key (if equipped) and disconnect wire
from spark plug before assembly. Unintentional engine
start up can cause death or serious injury.
Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area
to understand:
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Work area
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Your unit
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All safety decals
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation.
ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets
or curbs.
Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and under watchful care
of a responsible adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid
uneven work areas and rough terrain.
Avoid slippery surfaces. ALWAYS be sure of your footing.
DO NOT operate on wet grass.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an
accident. Operate unit only when there is good visibility
and light.
Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and other
training material. If the operator or the mechanic cannot
read the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
it to them. Only the user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people or property.
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Only trained adults may operate or service unit
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Training includes actual operation
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit.
Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
Never carry passengers.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their
alertness or coordination is impaired.
Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves and
footwear.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be
thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection.
Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers or
a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear sturdy gloves and use
extreme caution when servicing. On multi-blade mowers,
rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating
parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body
parts.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
• Check interlock system per manual
before use.
• Understand location and function of all
controls.
• When parking on a slope always
chock or block the wheels.
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Read the operator’s manuals before operating or
servicing this equipment.
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Disengage the PTO and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
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Never allow children to operate the equipment.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
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Stay alert for persons and hazards.
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Before leaving operator’s position:
- Put PTO control in the out position.
- Remove ignition key.
- Engage FWD-REV and Hi-Lo controls.
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Read the operator’s manuals before using
tractor.
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Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
before starting engine.
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Handle gasoline with care.
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Keep shields, guards and safety devices in place.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
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Never let children operate tractor.
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Be alert for danger to bystanders, property and
for terrain hazards.
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Remove ignition key before leaving tractor.
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Engage FWD-REV control and Hi-Lo gear
controls when parking.
