National Mower I-TRIM, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING – California, USA residents are required by law (CA PRC 4442 & CA H & SC 13005) to equip their
engines with spark arresters when operating in flammable vegitation. Arresters must be obtained from your
engine dealer and are not available from National Mower Company.
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Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the machine Use care when checking
blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use
caution when servicing them. Only replace blades.
Never straighten or weld them.
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On multi-reel or blade machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, set parking
brake and stop engine. Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
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Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage.
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Use jack stands to support components when required.
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Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
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Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
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Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.
Other Riding Mower Safety Instructions
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Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death. This product is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly.
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Wearing safety shoes and long pants is advisable and
required by some local ordinances and insurance
regulations.
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The operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause loss of control and cause the vehicle to tip or roll,
possible resulting in personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning - Diesel engine
exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
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Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper
operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch
before operating the machine.
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Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
- Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or
other hazards.
- Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid sudden
stops and starts.
- When near or crossing roads, always yield the right-of-
way.
- Reduce foward pedal movement when going downhill to
keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of the
machine.
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Do not touch the engine, muffler, hydraulic components,
or exhaust pipe while the engine is running or soon after
it has stopped because these areas could be hot enough
to cause burns.
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Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
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Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury.
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Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic sytem, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the cutting
units and attachments to the ground.