SAFETY Wear Appropriate Clothing Practice Safe Maintenance Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job. Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the mower. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight. Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting caught. Do not wear radio or music headphones.
Safe service and operation requires your full attention. Lower attachments to the ground before servicing machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and remove the key. Let machine cool. Driving Safely on Public Roads Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with another vehicle on public roads: Keep all nuts and bolts tightened, especially blade attachment bolts. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. Never run engine unless park brake is locked. Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately.
Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals. To prevent fires, remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris from the machine, especially the engine compartment. Charge battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks. Unplug battery charger before connecting or disconnecting from the battery. Use insulated tools. Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at night. Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications may impair its function and safety.
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. Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe service requires your full attention. Safety - 6