Snapper 200Z Operater's Manual - Page 7
WARNING, Protection for Children, Protection Against Tipovers, Preparation - owners manual
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Operator Safety WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, contact the Customer Service Department. Protection for Children Protection Against Tipovers Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to (Continued From Previous Column) the presence of children. Children are often attracted to 6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away from the machine and the mowing activity. Children who have edge of ditches and other drop offs. The machine been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the could turn over if an edge caves in. mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed 7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution. over by the machine. Never assume that children will 8. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance remain where you last saw them. with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO 1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 watchful care of a responsible adult other than the degrees (18% grade) when equipped with grass operator. catcher. 2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is 9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize operated (even with the blade OFF). the machine. 3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine, attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured. r n 4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine. fo tio 5. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature judgment under close adult supervision to t operate machine. c 6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. o LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets u and hazards before and while backing. 7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners, N d shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure o vision. r Protection Against Tipovers p Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or e death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO R NOT mow it. Use extra care with grass catchers or other 10. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. 11. Chose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift on a slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. 12. DO NOT operate machine under any condition where traction, steering or stability is doubtful. 13. Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll release) and coast downhill. Preparation 1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warn- ings in this manual and on the machine, engine and attachments. Know the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. 2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction. 3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are involved in a large percentage of mower-related inju- attachments; these affect the handling and the stability of ries. These operators should evaluate their ability to the machine. operate the mower safely enough to protect them- 1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 selves and others from serious injury. degrees (18% grade). 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and 2. Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on all slopes. Turn vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel con- blades OFF when traveling uphill. Use a slow speed tainer. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with and avoid sudden or sharp turns. engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with engine 3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from machine. of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes DO NOT smoke. with blades off. 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to 4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If learn controls and develop skills. machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope. 5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. 7