SAFE MOWING GUIDE
Each person that operates power
equipment must learn to use the correct
and safe mowing procedures. Therefore
carefully read the following pages.
Most accidents are due to the operator
not having read the instructions before
use. The result is unsafe use, endangering
the operator, bystanders and the
equipment. Another result can 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, cautions or warnings in this book
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, if operated in normal conditions.
If the mower is not correctly service or is
used where the terrain is rough or
unsuitable, product performance and
safety will be reduced.
Correct clothing is an important part of safe
mowing. Safety glasses will protect the
eyes from objects discharged by the
mower. Safety shoes with steel plates can
protect a foot from injury by the blade. For
protection from objects discharged from the
mower, wear clothing that will cover the
arms and legs.
Before you start cutting the 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
emergency, it is important that you can
stop the blade quickly. Learn how to 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 blades. Hold the rope handle tight.
Never wrap the rope around your arm or
fingers for a “better grip”. To start the engine,
follow the instructions on the mower, in this
book and in the engine operating instructions.
For electric start engines, sit in the seat
when you start the engine. The battery can
be dangerous. 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
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
from the mower or come into contact with
dangerous parts. A mower is not a toy for
showing off or for giving rides.
Never cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can
cause 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, which can lead to accidents. Wet
grass tends to clog the mower, causing poor
discharge. Cut wet grass will collect on the
lawn and disrupt the growth of the grass.
Getting the mower wet will cause parts to
rust and decrease the life of the unit.
When you check the lawn, remember
obstacles that cannot be removed, like
pipes, stumps or large rocks. Keep away
from these obstacles that can cause damage
to the mower or injury to the operator or
bystanders. Clear the area of rocks, toys,
wire or other loose objects. These items can
damage the mower or can be discharged by
the mower blade.
The blade of a power mower rotates at
extremely high speeds. It can discharge rocks
and other objects over a long distance which
can be dangerous. The force of the objects
can break windows or injure bystanders.
Make sure there are no bystanders in the
area to be mowed. Make sure the grass is not
discharged toward anyone. Planning your
mowing pattern has a double advantage. It
makes for a tidier cut and can reduce the
possibility of an injury.
Check the terrain of the area to be mowed.
Mow in a pattern that will keep you away
from dangerous areas. Check the distance
you need to stop and the distance
available to turn. Slopes and rough terrain
must be mowed carefully. Do not mow steep
slopes or very rough terrain. With riding
mowers, mow up and down slopes. When
you must mow rough terrain or on slopes,
never change directions or change gears
and stop in these areas only in an
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 Instruction Book to
check any slopes.
Before you start cutting, make sure the
mower was completely assembled
according to the Instruction Book. If the
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