SAFE MOWING GUIDE
Each person that operates power equip-
ment must learn to use correct and safe
mowing procedures. To help you learn,
carefullyreadthe following pages. Most
of the time the operator was not correctly
shown or did not read the instructionson
theunltor intheOwner's/Operator's Manual
before using the unit. Also, some opera-
tots do not have enough experience. The
result is unsafe use, endangering the op-
erator, bystanders and the equipment. An-
other resultcan be a poor appearance of
the area mowed.
Read this book. Read the instructions on
the unit. Operate the mower according to
the Safe Mowing Guide. Follow all safety
rules, cautionsor warnings in thisbeck and
on the unit. Make sure anyone that uses
the unit reads the instructions and is told
how to safely operate the mower.
The mower will give you good service and
durability, ifoperated innormal conditions.
If the mower is not correctly serviced or is
used where the terrain is rough or unsuit-
able, product performance and safety will
be decreased.
Correct clothingisan important part of safe
mowing. Safety glasses will protect the
eyesfrom objectsdischarged bythe mower.
Safety shoes with steel plates can protect
a foct from injurybytheblade. For prctec-
tion from objects discharged from the
mower, wear clothing that will cover the
arms and legs.
Before you start cuttingthe grass, practice
using the mower in a large open and level
area. Learn the location of the controls on
the mower. Know the purpose of the
controls and how they work. In an emer-
gency, how fast you can stop the blade is
important. Learn howto control the mower
at all times.
Many engines are started by hand. When
you use a pull start or rope start, place your
feet apart and away from the blade(s).
Hold the rope handle tight. Never wrap the
rope around you r arm or fingers for a "Bet-
ter grip". To start the engine, follow the
instructions on the mower, inthis book and
in the engine operating instructions.
For electric start engines, sit in the seat to
start the engine. The battery can be dan-
gerous. Follow the instructions on the
battery, the acid container, and in this book
when working with the battery. Even small
batteries have enough voltage to cause an
injury. Always be careful.
The mower is designed to be operated by
one person. Never let another person ride
with you on the unit or on any accessories.
A passenger will make the unit harder to
control, block the visibility or distract the
operator and is dangerous to the operator,
the passenger and the equipment. Without
a passenger seat, the passenger can fall
fromthe mower orcontact dangerous parts.
A mower is not a toy for showing off or for
giving rides.
Never cutawet lawn. Wet grasscancause
an accident, affect mower performance
and can cause problems with future lawn
growth and appearance. Wet grass is
slippery and can cause the mower to slip.
Someone can get injured by touching the
blade(s). Wet grass tends to clog the
mower, causing poor discharge. Cut wet
grass will collect on the lawn, retarding the
growth of the grass. Also, getting the
mower wet will cause parts to rust and
decrease the life of the unit.
When you look over the lawn, remember
obstacles that cannot be removed, like
pipes, stumps or rocks. Keep away from
these obstacles that can cause damage to
the mower or injury to the operator or a
person near the mower. Clear the area of
rocks, toys, wire or other loose objects.
These ffems can damage the mower or can
be discharged by the mower blade.
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The blade of power mower rot_es very
fast. It can discharge rocks and other
objects over a long distance which can be
dangerous. The force of the objects can
break windows, cause injuries or even put
an eye out. Most of the time the injury isto
a person, like a child. Keep every person
completely away from the area to be
mowed. Make sure the grass is not dis-
charged toward anyone. Planning your
mowing pattern has a double advantage. It
can decrease the possibility of an injury
and make the clean up after mowing easier.
Check the terrain of the area to be mowed.
Mow inpattern that will keep you away from
dangerous areas. Checkthe distance you
need to stop and the distance avairable to
turn. Slopes and rough terrain must be
mowed carefully and some areas must not
be mowed at all. With riding mowers, mow
up and down the hill When you must mow
rough terrain or on slopes, never change
directions or change speeds and stop in
these areas only in and emergency.
Before you ride up or down a slope, try to
back straight up the slope. Do not ride up
or down a slope that is too steep to back
straight up. See the "Guide" in the back of
this Owner's/Operator's Manual to check
any slopes.
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