Snapper SZ2042, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them
carefully.
WARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINE
CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET AND
THROW OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBEY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS
EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and obey all the
safety instruction that follow.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children be a minimum of 16 years of age
befor e operating a riding lawn mower.
Protecting Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
frequently attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Do not think that children will
stay where you last saw them.
• Keep children out
of the mowing area
and in the watchful
care of a responsible
adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn
machine off if a child
enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
• Do not carry
children, even with
the blades shut off.
They can fall off and
be seriously injured
or interfere with safe
machine operation.
Children who have
been given rides in the past can suddenly come
into the mowing area to ride again and be run
over or backed over by the machine.
• Do not let children to operate the machine.
•
Use extreme care when going near blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that can
block your view of a child.
General Operation
• Read, understand,
and obey all
instructions on the
machine and in
the manual before
starting.
• It is recommended
that someone knows
that you are mowing and can give aid if there is
an injury or accident.
• Those who operate, maintain, and/or service
this machine must first read and understand this
Operator Manual. Local laws can regulate the
age of the user. The owner is responsible for
training the users of this equipment.
• The owner and operator of this equipment
can prevent accidents and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other persons and/or property.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the machine. Keep away from the
discharge opening at all times.
• Only let responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Clean the area of
objects such as
rocks, toys, wire,
etc., which could
be picked up and
thrown by the
blades.
• Be sure the area
is has no bystanders before operating. Stop
machine if someone enters the area.
• Do not mow in reverse unless fully necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
• Do not point discharged material toward
someone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material can ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blades when
going across gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety
devices in place and working.
• Slow down before turning.
•
Always turn off blades, move the steering
control lever out to the park brake position, stop
engine and remove keys before dismounting.
• Do not carry passengers. The machine is only
intended for use by one person.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
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SAFETY