Think Safety First
Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
DANGER
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep
slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
•
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
degrees.
•
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
•
Do not operate the machine near water.
DANGER
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death, or drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
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1.
Safe Zone—use the
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
3.
Water
2.
Danger Zone—use a
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees
and near drop-offs or
water.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Use protective equipment for your eyes, ears, hands,
feet, and head.
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Figure 10
1.
Wear eye protection.
2.
Wear hearing protection.
Using the Safety-Interlock
System
WARNING
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
•
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
•
Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
The safety-interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:
•
The blade-control switch (PTO) is disengaged.
•
The motion-control levers are in the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position.
•
The parking brake is engaged.
The safety-interlock system also is designed to shut
off the engine whenever the control levers are out of
the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position and you rise from the seat.
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