Safety
4
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. The following requirements must be
followed to prevent injury to children.
1.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
2.
Be alert and turn the machine off if children
enter the area.
3.
Before and while backing, look behind and down
for small children.
4.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
6.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, the end of a fence or other objects
that may obscure vision.
Service
1.
Stop the engine and disconnect spark plug
wire(s) before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustments.
2.
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
explosive.
A.
Use only an approved container.
B.
Never remove the gas cap or add fuel when
the engine is running. Allow the engine to
cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
C.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
D.
Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, such as
near a water heater or furnace.
3.
Never run a machine inside a closed area.
4.
Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good
condition.
5.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety
systems for proper operation before each use.
6.
Keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
Allow the machine to cool before storing.
7.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
8.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when
necessary.
9.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
10. Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure
that original standards are maintained.
11. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
12. Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Protect your face, eyes and clothing when
working with a battery.
13. Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks and flames away from battery.
14. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate the skin and cause injury. Use
cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
15. Never modify ROPS (roll over protection)
frames or structures because they are specifically
designed, sized, located and tested for injury
reduction. If a rollover occurs, a modified ROPS
will not provide adequate protection.
