Homelite 1600383 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
IMPORTANT
OPERATION
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not allow adults
to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS A
SAFE DISTANCE AWAY.
Clear work area of objects which might be picked up and
thrown.
Take all possible precautions when leaving vehicle unat­
tended; such as disengaging power-take-off, lowering attach­
ments, shifting into neutral, setting parking brake, stopping
engine and removing key.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down­
hill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes; never across
the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
D. Use counterweight (s) or wheel weights when sug­
gested in operator's manual.
Watch for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment
is in safe working condition.
Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed engine.
Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
FUEL AND FIRE HAZARDS
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or hot
engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gaso­
line.
C. Open doors if engine is run in garage - exhaust fumes
aré dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
ATTACHMENTS
Disengage power to attachments and stop engine before
leaving operator position.
Disengage power to attachment (s) and stop engine before
making any repairs or adjustments.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
When using any attachments never direct discharge of ma­
terial toward bystanders or allow anyone near vehicle while
in operation.
Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place. Use guards as instructed in
operator's manual.
Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object and the damage
should be repaired before restarting and operating the equip­
ment.
When using vehicle with mower:
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment while en­
gine is running if operator must dismount to do so.
(3) Shut engine off when removing grass catcher and/or
unclogging chutes.
(4) Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace with new bags for safety protection.