Safety
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Do Not operate the machine under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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Use extreme care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Broom bristles will melt or burn. Keep away from
extreme heat or flame.
Clearing a Clogged Broom
WARNING
The rotating broom could cause serious injury.
Always use caution when cleaning the broom.
To clear the broom:
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Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the
spark plug wire(s).
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Sharp objects can become entangled in bristles.
Use gloves and caution when cleaning out the
broom of foreign objects; not bare hands.
Slope Operation
Use
Extreme
caution when operating and/or turning
on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could
occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation
on slopes.
DANGER
Operating on wet surfaces or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control. Loss of control
and/or loss of operator's footing could result in a
fall with an arm or leg getting under the broom or
engine deck which may result in serious injury,
death or drowning.
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Do Not operate near drop-offs or near water.
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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
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Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Always keep the traction drive engaged
especially when traveling downhill.
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Do Not operate on slopes greater than 10
degrees.
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See inside the back cover to determine the
approximate slope angle of the work area.
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When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in
wet grass.
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Progressively greater care is needed as the slope
increases.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc. from the work area.
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Avoid sudden starts when operating the broom
uphill because the machine may tip backwards.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips and rises that
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could
overturn the machine.
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Do Not squeeze both wheel clutch levers
simultaneously and coast down hills.
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Tire chains are highly recommended when
operating at or below freezing temperatures. Only
use chains supplied by Exmark.
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Use extreme care with attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine and cause loss
of control.
Maintenance and Storage
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Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
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Stop the engine and remove the spark plug
wire(s). Wait for all movement to stop before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
•
Keep engine and engine area free from
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease
or oil, and other debris which can accumulate
in these areas. These materials can become
combustible and may result in a fire.
•
Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame or any enclosed area where open pilot
lights or heat appliances are present.
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Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
Not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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Always refer to the Operator’s Manual for
important details if the machine is to be stored
for an extended period.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the
engine running.
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Keep all guards, shields and all safety devices in
place and in safe working condition.
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