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DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and
cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved
container.
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Always place gasoline containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic
truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow
the loss of any static charge.
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When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its
wheels on the ground.
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If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
truck or trailer from a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
1.4 OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design
and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator
Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing.
1.4.1
Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.4.2
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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 control could occur. Mow
across
slopes with walk behind
mowers, never up and down. 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
and sustaining serious injury. Drive slower on slopes.
DO NOT
operate on
slopes greater than 20 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and
rises which can cause erratic handlebar movement and loss of footing. Keep
away from drop-offs and steep banks. Avoid sudden starts. Look down and
behind you before and while moving backwards.
DO NOT
mow slopes when
grass is wet - slippery conditions create hazardous footing, affect steering, and
reduce traction and braking. The operator is responsible for safe operation on
slopes. See inside back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the
area to be mowed.
