III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than
the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may block your
view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
3. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
4. If you strike a foreign object, stop, remove the safety key and inspect the machine.
Repair, if necessary, before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs with the motor running.
6. Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace
with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
7. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
8. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe
injury.
Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and
fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.
