SAFETY Checking Mowing Area Rotating Blades are Dangerous HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS: Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Rotating blades can cut off arms and legs, and throw objects. Failure to observe safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern. Do not mow where traction or stability is doubtful. Test drive area with mower lowered but not running. Slow down when you travel over rough ground. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from mower deck when engine is running. Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully.
People, especially children can move quickly into the mowing area before you know it. Parking Safely 1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. Before backing up, stop mower blades or attachments and look down and behind the machine carefully, especially for children. 2. Disengage mower blades. 3. Lower attachments to the ground. Do not mow in reverse. 4. Lock the park brake. 5. Stop the engine. Shut off blades when you are not mowing. 6. Remove the key. Do not operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator’s seat.
Park machine safely before inspecting, removing, or unplugging mower or bagger. PROTECT CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible Safety - 4