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Operator Manual
Acreage
™
Rough Cut Mower
4
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the mower before starting. Know how to
disengaged the controls quickly and stop the machine.
• Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on
this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the mower.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used
and remove all foreign objects. Your equipment can propel
small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property
damage. Stay away from breakable objects, such as house
windows, automobile, greenhouses, etc.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
Also wear long trousers or pants. Do not wear shorts.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in
moving parts.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating mower to protect your eyes from foreign objects
which can be thrown from the unit.
• Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Leather work shoes
or short boots work well for most people. These will protect the
operator’s ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other
debris.
• It is advisable to wear protective headgear to prevent the
possibility of being struck by small flying particles, or being struck
by low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects which may be
unnoticed by the operator.
• Do not operate the mower without proper guards or other
safety protective devices in place.
• Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or other medication which can cause
drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely.
• Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your
vehicle’s traction; keep a steady pace and do not exceed the
recommended maximum speed in this manual.
• Stop the rotating cutting head and blades when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting blades to stop rotating
before crossing.
• Watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment,
before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit, be sure the
mower and all moving parts have stopped. Let the engine cool,
disconnect the spark plug wire, move it away from the spark plug
and remove the ignition key.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor), disconnect the spark plug wire, prevent it from
touching the spark plug and remove the ignition key. Check
immediately for cause. Vibration is generally a symptom of a
larger issue.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Remove
the wire from the spark plug and remove the ignition key. Inspect
the mower for damage. If damaged, repair before starting and
operating the mower.
• Never leave the mower unattended when the engine is running.
• Regularly inspect the mower. Make sure parts are not bent,
damaged or loose.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150° F
(65°C). Allow muffler and nearby areas to cool before touching.
• Never pick up or carry machine while engine is running.
• Never operate or have engine running without having mower
attached to suitable tow vehicle.
