Schiller Grounds Care BOB-CAT 942221F, Operator'S Manual

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ZT 200 

Series

SAFETY

PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION  

Operator preparation and training
Read the Operation & Safety

Manual

–  If an operator or mechanic 

cannot read English, it is 

the owner's responsibility 

to explain this material to 

them.  If any portion of this 

material is unclear, contact 

your dealer representative for clarification. 

–   Become familiar with the safe operation of the 

equipment, operator controls and safety signs.  

Be prepared to stop the engine and attachments 

quickly in an emergency.  Do not operate or allow 

another person to operate this machine if there 

are any questions about safety.

–  All operators and mechanics should be trained. 

The owner is responsible for training the users. 

–  Wear appropriate clothing, including long 

trousers and safety goggles or safety glasses 

with side shields when operating mower.  Do not 

operate barefoot or wearing open sandals.  Long 

hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in 

moving parts.

–  Wear hearing protection.  
–  Never allow underage children, unskilled 

or improperly trained people to operate this 

equipment. Local regulations can restrict the age 

of the operator.

–  Data indicates that those operators age 60 years 

and above are involved in a large percentage of 

riding mower-related injuries.  Those operators 

should evaluate their ability to operate the riding 

mower safely enough to protect themselves and 

others from injury.

–  Do not carry passengers, especially small chil-

dren.  They may fall off and be seriously injured. 

–   Keep warning labels and this operator's manual 

legible and intact.  Replacement labels and 

manuals are available from the factory. 

–   Do not operate machine while under the 

influence of drugs or alcohol.

–  The owner/user can prevent and is responsible 

for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, 

other people or property. 

All  rotary  lawnmowers  are  potentially 

dangerous. They  can amputate hands and 

feet and throw objects. Failure to follow 

these  safety  and  operating  instructions 

could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Site preparation and circumstances

–  Evaluate the terrain to determine what 

accessories and attachments are needed to 

properly and safely perform the job.  Only use 

accessories and attachments approved by the 

manufacturer. 

–  Clear the area to be mowed of objects such as 

rocks, toys, wire or other debris that may be 

picked up or thrown by the mower.

–  Be sure the area is clear of pets and people, 

especially young children.  Never assume they 

will remain where you last saw them.  Stop the 

machine if any enter the area.

–  Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

–  Do not mow wet grass as tires may lose traction.