3 SAFETY
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3Safety
3.1
HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY
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3.1.1 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.
3.1.2 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, the engine oil level, and the fuel level.
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.
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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