Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
risk of injury or death for the operator
or bystanders if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials
or the adjacent area if the instructions in
the manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is
necessary in a given situation.
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-
On Mowers
WARNING:
of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting pr making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
WARNING:
hill in neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
WARNING:
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use common sense
when towing. Operate only at the lowest
possible speed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
WARNING:
of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
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Safety
Used if there is a
Used if there is a risk of
This product is capable
In order to prevent
Do not coast down a
Tow only attachments
Engine exhaust, some
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
I. CHILDREN
WARNING:
INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children be a minimum
of 12 years of age before operating a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower and
minimum of 16 years of age before
operating a riding lawn mower.
WARNING:
SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY
THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and
follow all the safety instructions below.
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.
•
Keep children out of the mowing area and in the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
•
Be alert and turn machine off if a children enters
the area.
•
Before and while backing, look behind and down
for small children.
•
Never carry children, even with the blades 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 the machine.
•
Use extreme caution when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view of a child.
II. GENERAL OPERATION
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual before starting.
•
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown
by the blades.
•
Ensure the area is clear bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
CHILDREN CAN BE
CHILDREN CAN BE
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