Safety Instructions; General Operation - CERTIFIED 299-7799-8 Guide D'utilisation

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model no. 299-7799-8

Safety instructions

Safe Practices for Pedestrian-controlled
Mowers
This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults who are
familiar with the instructions to operate
this machine.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by
the blade. Stay behind the handle when
the engine (motor) is running.
5. Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
6. Do not operate machine barefooted or
while wearing sandals. Always wear
substantial footwear.
7. Do not pull machine backward unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backward.
8. Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
9. Do not operate machine without the
entire grass catcher, discharge guard,
rear guard, or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
10. Never leave a running machine
unattended.
11. Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing grass
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catcher, or unclogging the discharge
guard.
12. Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
13. Do not operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; walk, never run.
15. Disengage the drive system, if so
equipped, before starting the engine
(motor).
16. If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
17. Always wear eye protection when
operating machine.
18. See manufacturer's instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and
fall accidents, which can result in severe
injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or excessively
steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a
slip and fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop offs, ditches, or
embankments. You could lose your
footing or balance.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and