During Operation
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from
the normal operating position.
During Operation Safety
General Safety
The operator must use their full attention when
operating the machine.
Do Not
engage in any activity
that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe burns can
occur on contact and debris, such as leaves,
grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
•
Allow engine parts, especially the muffler,
to cool before touching.
•
Remove accumulated debris from muffler
and engine area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small
confined area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
•
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or
herself, other people or property.
•
This machine was designed for one operator only.
Do not carry passengers and keep all others away
from machine during operation.
•
Do Not operate the machine under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
•
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
•
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.
•
Use extra care while operating with accessories or
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause a loss of control. Follow
directions for counter weights if required.
•
Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or
cause the operator to lose their balance or footing.
•
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
is engaged before starting engine.
•
Start the engine carefully according to instructions
with feet well away from the tines.
•
Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,
guards, switches and other devices in place and in
proper working condition.
•
Keep clear of the tines at all times.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the
engine running.
WARNING
Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories
can become entangled in rotating parts.
Contact with the rotating parts can
cause traumatic amputation or severe
lacerations.
– Do Not operate the machine without
guards, shields, and safety devices in
place and working properly.
– Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or
clothing away from rotating parts.
•
Be aware of the discharge path and direct
discharge away from others. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction as the
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
Raise the tines, slow down, and use caution when
crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the work
area.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing
directions. Do Not operate in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
•
Do Not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
•
Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the
spark plug wire(s).
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine.
– After striking a foreign object or abnormal
vibration occurs (inspect the machine for
damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the machine).
– Before clearing blockages.
– Whenever you leave the machine. Do Not
leave a running machine unattended.
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