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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
General Operation
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop tractor and disengage controls quickly.
3.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine.
Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the
operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should
be trained and supervised by a parent.
4.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
6.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign
objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
8.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.
9.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in
movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or
sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the
discharge cover or entire grasscatcher in its proper place
.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting
deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact
or thrown object injuries.
13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads
and while not cutting grass.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This
machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.
15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
17. Never carry passengers.
18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid
a back-over accident.
19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid
erratic operation and excessive speed.
20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait
until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing
grasscatcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any
grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off
blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key before dismounting.
22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down
ramp(s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious
personal injury
.
The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to
load or unload properly.
23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low
tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator
may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in
serious injury.
25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal
completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start
engine.
26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through
unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry
grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up
on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this
machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and
follow all instructions provided with the accessory or attachment.
28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of tractor-related injuries. These
operators should evaluate their ability to operate the tractor
safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious
injury.
29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care
and good judgment. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer for
assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require
extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy, do
not mow it.
WARNING:
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
WARNING:
The Battery and Engine Exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery and posts contain lead;
wash hands after handling
.
WARNING:
This machine
was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.