2 SAFETY
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SAFETY
2.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY
SAFE OPERATION
a
Read the Operator’s Manual and other training
material. If the operator or technician can not read
this manual, the owner is responsible to describe
this material to the operators and technicians.
Manuals in additional languages may be available
on the Jacobsen or RansomesJacobsen website.
a
Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully.
Know the controls and the correct operation of the
equipment.
b
Children or persons who do not understand these
instructions must not use the mower. The local
regulations can limit the age of the operator.
c
Never use a mower near persons, including
children or animals.
d
Remember that the operator or owner is
responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to
other persons or their property.
e
Never carry passengers.
f
Never allow persons to operate or service the
mower or its attachments without correct
instructions.
g
Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after
you use alcohol or drugs.
PREPARATION
a
When you operate the mower, wear correct
clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work
gloves, hard hat, safety glasses and hearing
protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can
be caught in moving parts.
b
Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock
System disconnected or the system does not
operate correctly. Do not disconnect or prevent the
operation of any switch.
c
Never operate equipment that is not in correct
order or without decals, guards, shields, deflectors
or other protective devices fastened.
d
Inspect the mower before you operate the mower.
Check the tire pressure, engine oil level, the
radiator coolant level and the air cleaner indicator.
Fuel is flammable. Use caution when you add the
fuel to the mower.
e
Operate the mower in daylight or in good artificial
light. Use caution when you operate the mower
during bad weather. Never operate the mower with
lightning in the area.
f
Inspect the area to select the accessories and
attachments that are needed to correctly and safely
do the job. Only use parts, accessories and
attachments approved by Jacobsen.
g
Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards
that are not visible.
h
Inspect the area where the equipment is operated.
Remove all objects you can find before you
operate. Be careful of obstructions above the
ground (low tree limbs, electrical wires) and also
underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree
roots). Enter a new area carefully. Look for
possible hazards.
i
Inspect the cutting system before you start the
mower. Make sure the blades are free to rotate.
When you rotate one blade, other blades can
rotate.
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
Never carry passengers. Keep other persons or
animals away from the mower.
c
Disengage all drives and engage the parking brake
before you start the engine. Only start the engine
with the operator in the seat. Never start the engine
with persons near the mower.
d
Keep your legs, arms and body inside the operator
compartment while the mower is in operation.
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
e
Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe
slope limit for the equipment.
f
To guard against over turning or loss of control:
–
Operate the mower up and down on the face of
slopes (vertically), but not across the face
(horizontally).
WARNING
EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from
another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower.
Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.
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