General Instructions - Textron Ransomes Frontline 728 Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This cutting machine is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
follow these safety and operating instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
Read this Operators Manual and instructions
furnished with attachments.
2. Before starting operation, clear the entire grass
area of all debris that might catch on, or be
picked up and thrown by the mower.
3. Unless there is very good artificial light, mow
only during daylight.
4. Be certain the machine and attachments are in
good operating condition. Keep all shields and
safety devices in place and in working condition.
5. Keep all fasteners tight to be sure the equipment
is in good working condition.
6. Assure all safety switches are adjusted correctly
so engine cannot be started unless:
– Forward/Reverse pedal is in neutral.
– PTO switch is switched off.
7. Do not start engine and cutter blades until ready
to start mowing. Turn off blades when not
mowing.
8. Whenever leaving the machine:
– Disengage PTO.
– Shut off the engine and remove key.
– Set parking brake.
9. If an object is struck, stop and shut off the
engine. Wait for cutter blades to stop rotating.
Check for damage and replace any damaged
parts before continuing.
10. Do not pass or stand on the grass discharge
side of any mower with the engine running.
Never direct the discharge towards any bystand-
ers. Stop operation if someone approaches.
11. Do not carry passengers.
12. Never raise the mower deck with the blades
operating.
13. Use safety latch when working under or around
raised deck.
14. Disengage power to mower before backing up.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely neces-
sary and then only after observation of the entire
area behind the mower.
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SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
15. Do not operate mower unless discharge chute is
in lowered position or if mulcher insert or entire
grass catcher is in place. Be aware of discharge
direction.
16. Do not operate machine while under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.
17. When operating this machine, wear proper
protective clothing such as, but not limited to,
protection for the eyes, ears, feet, hands and
head.
CHILDREN
– Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
– Be alert and turn machine off if children enter
area.
– Before and when backing, look behind and down
for small children.
– Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe operation.
– Never allow children to operate the machine.
– Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure
vision.
FUEL
– Use extra care in han-
dling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flam-
mable
and vapors are explosive.
– Use only an approved container.
– Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
– Never refuel the machine indoors.
– Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as in a water
heater.