Safety
3
Operation
1.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3.
Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into
neutral.
4.
Do not use on slopes of more than:
•
Never mow side hills over 5
•
Never mow uphill over 10
•
Never mow downhill over 15
Note:
Slope angle is calculated as in
5.4.2.3.2.
5.
Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
•
do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill;
•
engage clutch slowly, always keep machine
in gear, especially when travelling
downhill;
•
machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
•
stay alert for bumps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
•
never mow across the face of the slope,
unless the lawnmower is designed for this
purpose.
6.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
•
Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
•
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
•
Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
•
Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the instruction
handbook.
7.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
8.
Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
9.
When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
10. Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, shields or without safety protective
devices in place.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speeds may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position:
•
disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
•
change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
•
stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
•
before cleaning blockages or unclogging
chute;
•
before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
•
after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
equipment;
•
if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
14. Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
