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Safety
Safety Rules & Information
5.4
Slope Operation
You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep of a
slope. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not
have adequate footing and unit traction (and control) can cause you
to lose control and possibly slip and fall or roll the unit over.
Always mow across slopes, not up and down (you could slip and
fall.)
You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over
a 20 foot length (15 degrees).
Also, note that the surface you are on can greatly impact your
ability to safely operate this machine. Wet grass or soft soil can
seriously affect your footing and traction of the unit. Do not operate
on slopes that are slippery, wet, or have soft soil.
Thrown Objects
This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and
throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean
up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by
the blade BEFORE you start mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge
guard (deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If
someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they
leave.
Moving Parts
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure
you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator
zone (area behind the handles and controls), and follow
the safety rules in this operator’s manual, the unit is safe
to operate.
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can
amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the
unit while it is running! Keep safety devices (guards,
shields, and switches) in place and working.
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is
equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT
attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your dealer
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety
interlock system tests found in this manual.
