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II. SLOPE OPERATION
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
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Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,
do not mow it.
DO:
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Drive up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
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If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back
down slowly.
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Use extra care with attachments. They can change the
stability of the machine.
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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in
place and working.
DO NOT:
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Do not cut near drop-offs, ditches or em bankments. The
operator could lose footing or balance.
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Do not cut excessively steep slopes of 10 degrees (of
approximately 1.6 feet for every 10 feet).
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Do not mow on wet grass.
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Do not try to stabilize machine by putting foot on the
ground.
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Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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Avoid sudden turns.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
Ill. CHILDREN
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Young children must not be allowed to play in or be
adjacent to areas where lawn mowers are being used.
Children younger than 6 years should be kept indoors
during mowing.
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Keep children out of the cutting area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and
turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and while mowing backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
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Children must not be allowed to ride as passen gers
on mowers or to be towed behind mowers in carts or
trailers. They should not be permitted to play on or
around the mower when it is in use or in storage.
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Never allow children to operate lawn mowers.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees,or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WORKING WITH YOUR
LAWNMOWER
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Do not switch on the motor when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the motor
running. Switch off, remove key from control panel
before any adjusting or maintenance.
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Check regularly that nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, are fastened tightly and keep the
equipment in a good condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
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Make sure that grass, leaves or other debris does not
collect in the mower; check regularly and remove such
residues to blocking.
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Stop and inspect your lawnmower if you strike any
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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Never attempt to adjust height adjustments while the
motor is running.
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Mower blades are sharp and can cause injuries. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves when handling them, and
use extra caution during blade maintenance.
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Be especially careful in case you reverse the mower or
going to use the machine.
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Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to cross
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be mowed.
WARNING
Switch off whole machine and remove key from control panel
before adjust ing, cleaning or maintenance. The blades would
continue to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is
switched off.
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