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Slope Operations
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:
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing directions on slopes.
Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the mower.
Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult.
2.
Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.
3.
Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small
children.
4.
Never allow children to operate the mower.
5.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects
that may obscure vision.
