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Set parking brake and stop engine before leaving seat.
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Be sure lawn is clean. Remove stones, wires, sticks,
toys, anything that might catch or be thrown by the
mower blade.
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Do not wear loose fitting clothing that might get caught
in mowing parts. Also, keep hands and feet away from
moving parts.
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Wear and use any additional safety items such as hard
hat, safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection,
gloves, etc. As appropriate or required.
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Stop engine before working on mower deck. Stop
engine before cleaning discharge chute or making any
adjustment inspection or repairs.
•
Periodically maintain mower. Tighten nuts, bolts and
fittings periodically and lubricate mower for proper and
safe operation. Check blades for tightness.
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Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with the engine
running or hot. Do not smoke while refueling or standing
near fuel. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
•
Do not operate the Commercial Mower in a confined
area. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Only run engine out
of doors.
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Disengage all clutches and place gear shift in neutral
before attempting to start engine.
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The discharge guard must be down at all times during
mowing operation.
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If mower strikes a foreign object, stop the mower and
engine immediately. Inspect the mower deck for
damage. Repair any damage before starting again.
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Safety is NO accident.........................................Be Alert!
This symbol is used to attract your attention
to the safety precautions that should be
understood by the operator to avoid
accidents.
When you see this symbol - HEED ITS WARNING!
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Be sure to read all instructions before operation.
•
Use the approved standard Roll over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt at all times.
•
Improper use of the Commercial Mower can result in
injury. Give complete and undivided attention to the
work you are doing.
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Know your controls. Know how to stop the unit and
engine in an emergency.
•
Do not allow children to operate the Commercial Mower.
Anyone else should be properly instructed as to its
operation.
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Keep children and pets away. Children and pets should
be kept a safe distance away from mower.
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Stop operation when another person approaches.
•
Reduce speed on all side slopes and sharp turns to
prevent tipping or losing control.
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Do not allow anyone to ride on the unit or any of its
attachments.
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Never allow mower to discharge grass towards anyone.
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All guards must be in place before operating the unit.
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If safety decals become illegible, they should be
replaced.
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Make certain unit or mower deck cannot be started by
unauthorized persons before leaving the unit.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
