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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Know your controls. Read the Operators Manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in
an emergency,
2. Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower, Do not carry
passengers.
3. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the
blade.
4. Do not mow whilst people, especially children, or pets, are in the mowing area.
5. Exercise extreme caution when on slopes. Never mow across the face of a slope. Reduce speed
on slopes, especially in sharp turns. Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
6. Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden hazards.
7. Do not pull loads.
8. Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating the mower near roadways.
9. Stop the blades before crossing surfaces other than grass.
10. Before leaving the operators position,
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Disengage the blade drive.
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Engage the handbrake by moving the right hand operating lever to it’s OUT position.
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Turn off the engine by turning off the key switch, then remove the key. ( A buzzer will sound if
you leave the seat without turning off the key.)
11. Stop the engine and turn off the blade switch :-
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Before
refuelling
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Before clearing blockages
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
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After striking a foreign object. ( inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the mower.
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If machine starts to vibrate abnormally, check immediately.
12. A mower operator should be in good physical and mental health and not under the influence of
any drug or alcohol which might impair vision, co-ordination or judgement.
13. Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals, or thongs. Wear only long trousers and
heavy shoes.
14. It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection and hearing protection when operating a mower.
15. Mow only in good daylight.
16. Before using the mower, always visually inspect the blades, blade bolts and cutter assemblies to
ensure they are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
17. Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; always be sure the mower is in a safe operating condition.
18. Keep safety devices (guards and switches) in place and in good working order.
