Stihl RZA 760 Instruction Manual - Page 9

Operator Safety in severe personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders. ■■ Operate this mower only after proper training. The owner of the unit is solely responsible for training the operator. Reading the Instruction Manual and operating under the supervision of an experienced zero-turnriding-mower operator is one way to train yourself. ■■ French and Spanish translations of this Instruction Manual are available. If operators are unable to read English, it is the owner's sole responsibility to explain the content to them and provide the Instruction Manual in the operator's language. It may be necessary for the owner to provide other training and supervision, depending on the experience and proficiency of the user. See your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for a Spanish or French version of this Instruction Manual. ■■ Power equipment, such as this batterypowered zero-turn-riding-mower, is only as safe as the operator. If the equipment is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous. The owner and operator of this equipment must use care to reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage from its operation. ■■ Limit operation to responsible adults who have read the Instruction Manual and who are responsible and physically capable of controlling the mower during operation. ■■ Operation by children or untrained individuals is prohibited. See local ordinances and regulations which may further restrict the age and qualification of operators. ■■ Never operate the mower when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. ■■ Never operate the mower while using a mobile phone or any other electronic device. Operating while distracted can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the operator and bystanders. ■■ Wear safety shoes, hard hats, long pants, protective eyewear and hearing protection during operation to reduce the risk of personal injury. Avoid loose-fitting clothing, jewelry and any other apparel that could be caught on moving parts. Secure hair above shoulder level before starting work. ■■ Always use common sense when working. Contact a professional or a supervisor if you are unsure whether your assigned task can be completed safely. If you have questions about the limits of the product, contact your English authorized STIHL servicing dealer. ■■ Mower blades and other moving parts can amputate hands and feet. Never put hands near moving parts and keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. ■■ Replace worn or damaged parts to keep the mower in working order and to reduce the risk of injury from improper or inadequate maintenance. ■■ When loading or unloading the mower from a trailer, always use full width ramps that extend beyond the width of the mower. ■■ Do not use the lawnmower in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning. ■■ Grass catchers and other accessories can change the unit's center of gravity. Use care when operating and see your accessory manual for information about proper balance and counterweights. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights. See your authorized STIHL dealer for further questions about accessories for this product. ■■ Always keep both hands on the motion control handles during operation. Do not operate with one hand. 3.4.2 Read the Manual WARNING Read and understand the Instruction Manual BEFORE starting work. It contains important safety information that will help you reduce the risk of injury DURING operation. Read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow all safety precautions. lmproper use can cause serious or fatal injury. 3.4.3 Children WARNING Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain 9