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Improper use of power equipment can cause
serious permanent injury or death to the
operator or a bystander.
Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an Emergency
• Braking and steering characteristics
• Turning radius and clearances
Read the Operator’s Manual and other
training material. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) cannot read English, it is the
owner’s responsibility to explain this material
to them.
All operators and mechanics should be
trained. The owner is responsible for training
the users.
Never let children or untrained people
operate or service the equipment. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is
responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people or
property.
Operator Age
Do not allow children under the age of 18 to
operate or service any outdoor power
equipment.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Data indicates operators age 60 years and
above are involved in a large percentage of
riding mower-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability
to operate the riding mower safely enough to
protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
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.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters
the area.
Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the blade(s)
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine
operation. Children who have been given
rides in the past may suddenly appear in the
mowing area for another ride and be run
over or backed over by the machine.
Never allow children to operate or service
the machine.
Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may block your view of a child.
Keep children out of the mowing area and in
the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
Personal Protection
Always wear appropriate clothing including
hard hat, protective gloves, safety glasses
and hearing protection. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and
tie back hair during operation.
Wear proper footwear to improve footing on
slippery surfaces. NEVER wear open
sandals or canvas shoes during operation.
Before Operating
Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only
use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
Inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects such as
rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by
the machine.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Maintain the machine to be in compliance
with the maintenance schedule.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially
from around muffler and engine, to help
prevent fires.
Check parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
Inspect unit before each use for missing or
damaged decals and shields, correctly
operating safety interlock system, and
deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or
repair as needed.
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