Important:
Always use the seat belt with the roll
bar in the fully raised position.
Think Safety First
Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the safety
section. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,
which may result in serious injury, death or
drowning.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is
down.
Always keep the roll bar in the fully raised and
locked position and use the seat belt.
Read and follow the rollover protection instructions
and warnings.
To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:
•
Do not operate near drop-offs or near water.
•
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
•
Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
Figure 8
1.
Safe Zone-use the
Z Master here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
3.
Water
2.
Danger Zone- use a walk
behind mower and/or a
hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet, and head
is recommended.
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Figure 9
1.
Wear safety glasses
2.
Wear hearing protection
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
WARNING
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on a
slope and could cause personal injury or property
damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked
or blocked
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