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1.4.1
Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.4.2
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light, keeping away from holes or hidden
hazards.
DO NOT
operate the mower when children or others are in the area.
1.4.3
When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
1.4.4 Use
EXTREME
caution when mowing 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
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can
cause sliding and loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Loss of control and/or loss of operator’s
footing could result in a fall with an arm or
leg getting under the mower or engine
deck, which may result in serious injury or
death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Mow across slopes, never up and down.
♦
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
♦
Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
♦
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
♦
Reduce speed and use extreme caution
on slopes.
♦
Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
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Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating
angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing
area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•
Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
1.4.5 Use
EXTREME
caution when backing up.
LOOK BEHIND YOU!!
1.4.6
Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted
for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be
mowed.
1.4.7
Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.8
DO NOT
change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
1.4.9
Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running.
1.4.10
Start the engine carefully according to instructions with feet well away from the
blades.
