Important Operator Safety Instructions - YARD KING MURRAY ELT22460F Manuel D'utilisation

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Important Operator Safety Instructions

WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw
objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions
could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine
must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to
operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not
be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have
any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call
Customer Service Department. Phone: (1-800-528-5087).
Protection for 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. 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 assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated
(even with the blade OFF).
3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine,
attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.
5. ALLOW only responsible adults and teenagers with
mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate
machine.
6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK
and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards
before and while backing.
7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Protection against Tipovers
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot back up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO NOT mow
it. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.
1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding
10 degrees (18% grade).
2. Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill. Use a slow speed
and avoid sudden or sharp turns.
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3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face
of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with
blades off.
4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If machine
stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and
back slowly straight down the slope.
5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches,
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet [1 m]) away
from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The machine
could turn over if an edge caves in.
7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.
8. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance
with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO NOT
operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18%
grade) when equipped with grass catcher.
9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize
the machine.
10. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
11. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not
have to stop or shift on a slope. Tires may lose traction on
slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly.
12. DO NOT operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering or stability is doubtful.
13. Always keep the machine in gear when going down
slopes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll
release) and coast downhill.
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