Safety - 5
SAFETY
Keep Riders Off
• Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.
• Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by
foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious
injury.
• Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the mower.
• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Practice Safe Maintenance
• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
• Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working
condition. Keep hardware tight.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting
caught.
• Lower attachments to the ground before servicing
Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision
with another vehicle on public roads:
• Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines
when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at
night.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing
warning lights and turn signals according to local
regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be
installed.
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