John Deere L2048 - Manual (Page 10)

Safety - 6
SAFETY
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the mower.
• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Practice Safe Maintenance
• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
• Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working
condition. Keep hardware tight.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting
caught.
• Lower attachments to the ground before servicing
machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock
park brake and remove the key. Let machine cool.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tightened, especially blade
attachment bolts.
• Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
• Never run engine unless park brake is locked.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
• To prevent fires, remove any buildup of grease, oil, or
debris from the machine, especially the engine
compartment.
• Charge battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away
from sparks. Unplug battery charger before connecting or
disconnecting from the battery. Use insulated tools.
• Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized
modifications may impair its function and safety.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing
the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.
Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision
with another vehicle on public roads:
• Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines
when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at
night.
• Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing
warning lights and turn signals according to local
regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be
installed.