Swisher AZ Series - Manual (Page 5)

3
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and
then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if
possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The mower could suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff
or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction
could cause sliding.
III. 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 the 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 machine
operation.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable 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 a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment
nuts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine
to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
running.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope.
CAUTION:
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.
!