5
QUICKCAT
SAFETY
OPERATING SAFELY
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, be
-
come extremely hot. Sever burn can result from con-
tact. Debris such as grass clippings, leaves, brush,
etc. can catch fire
.
– Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool
before touching.
– Remove accumulated debris from engine and
muffler area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless gas that can kill you.
DO NOT run the engine indoors or in a confined
small area (such as an enclosed trailer) where
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Starting
– Start only according to instructions in this manual
or on the machine.
– Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area,
DO NOT operate the machine; seek shelter.
– Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking
brake is engaged before starting engine.
– Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
Operation
– Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
– This mower was designed for use by one
operator. Keep all others away during operation.
– Do not operate when people, especially children,
or pets are in the area.
– Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
– Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
– Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks.
– Stop blades when not moving.
– Stop blades when crossing surfaces other than
grass.
– Do not mow with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered unless there is a grass
collection system or mulch kit in place and
working properly.
– Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready
to start mowing.
– Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, threes, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
– Do not direct discharge towards others.
– Avoid discharing material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator.
– Obey safety instructions. Failure to do so may
cause injury to yourself and/or others.
– Never leave a running machine unattended.
Park on level ground, turn off blades, stop engine
and remove key before leaving the operator
position.
Stopping
– Park the machine on level ground. Stop the
engine, remove the key and wait for all parts to
stop moving before:
- Checking cleaning or working on the mower.
- After striking a foreign object or an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect and make any
necessary repairs before restarting and
operating the mower.
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging.
– Park the machine on level ground. Stop the
engine, remove the key and wait for all parts to
stop moving.
- Whenever you leave the mower.
- Before refueling.
- Before emptying the grass catcher.
– Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking
brake is engaged before starting engine.
– Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
WARNING
