EN - 12
Batteries
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting
both battery terminals at the same time may
result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT
reverse battery connections.
Reverse connections may result in sparks
which can cause serious injury. Always
connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to
negative (-) terminal.
ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable
FIRST and positive (+) cable SECOND.
ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST,
and negative (-) cable SECOND.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause
death or serious injury. Poisonous battery
fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact
with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe
chemical burns.
No flames, No sparks, No smoking near
battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective
gear near battery. Use insulated tools.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of
children.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for
damage or loose hardware.
Use extreme care when working close to
fences, ditches, or on hills.
Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under any objects.
Always wear seat belt while operating the
unit with the ROPS in the upright position.
Only lower ROPS for transport.
Do not wear a seat belt while operating the
unit with the center bar in the lowered
position.
Do not weld, cut, drill or modify ROPS in any
manner unless instructed by the
manufacturer.
Service
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel
spills.
ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack
stands are strong and secure and will hold
weight of unit during maintenance.
Release any pneumatic or hydraulic
pressure from components slowly.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to
unit while engine is running (except where
specifically recommended). Stop engine,
remove key or spark plug wire and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing or
cleaning.
Lower cutting deck unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.
Allow engine to cool before servicing.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or
a hand. On multiblade mowers, rotation of
one blade will cause all blades to rotate.
Never weld or straighten mower blades.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from
pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic
fluid under pressure.
Transporting Unit
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
Never secure from rods or linkages that
could be damaged.
Do not transport machine while engine is
running.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and
shut off fuel when transporting unit.
Storage
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank,
inside a building where any ignition sources
are present.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage
and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow
machine to cool before storing.
For extended storage, shut off fuel and
clean unit thoroughly. See engine manual for
proper storage.
