2 SAFETY
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2.1.3 OPERATION
a
Never operate the engine without enough ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon monoxide in the exhaust
fumes can increase to dangerous levels.
b
Keep other persons or animals away from the mower.
c
Only start the engine with the operator in the locations indicated. Never start the engine with persons near the
mower.
d
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting blades.
e
Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe slope limit for the equipment.
f
To guard against loss of control:
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Operate the mower across the face (horizontally), but not up and down on the face of slopes (vertically).
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Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
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Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes or when you must turn. Use caution when you change
direction. Turf condition can change the mower stability.
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Use caution when you operate the mower near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
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Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
g
Always operate at speeds that allow you to have complete control of the machine. Make sure of your footing keep
a tight grip on the handle and walk. Never run when you operate the mower.
h
Use caution when you go near corners, trees or other objects that can prevent a clear view.
i
Before you move across or operate on the paths or roads, release the OPC handle and lift the mower. Look for
traffic.
j
Stop the engine when the mower is on any surface that is not grass.
k
Do not release the cut grass in the direction of persons or allow persons near the mower while in operation.
l
Do not operate the mower with damaged guards or without safety devices in position.
m
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. Never change or tamper with adjusters that
are closed with a seal for the engine speed control.
n
Before you leave the mower, for any reason:
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Release the OPC handle to stop the engine and allow the mower to settle to the ground.
o
When you hit an object or mower starts to cause the vibration that is not normal, inspect the mower for damage
and make repairs.
p
Do not use this equipment for uses that the mower was not made for.
2.1.4 SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS
a
The fuel and the fuel vapors are flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower. The fuel vapors
can cause an explosion.
b
Never use the containers that are not approved to keep or transfer fuel.
c
Never keep the mower or fuel containers near an open flame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or
fuel vapors.
d
Never fill the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer with a plastic liner. Always put the fuel
container on the ground away from your vehicle before you fill the container.