Ariens 927065 - Manual (Page 5)

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Wear adequate safety gear, sturdy shoes, and
protective gloves.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back
hair that may get caught in rotating parts.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be
thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts
can cut off fingers or a hand.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating
parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body
parts.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from
operafiin. Allow parts to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust or service.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is
running.
NEVER direct discharge towards persons or property.
Thrown objects may ricochet back towards operator.
ALWAYS stand clear of the discharge area.
ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit and engine,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow moving
parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.
Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use and
when crossing gravel surfaces.
DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock system is
damaged or disabled. Check safety interlock before
each use.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. Slow down before
turning.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
undogging chute.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cfttjse sliding.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot,on the ground.
iOtow the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can
saidy control and the unit can safely handle.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards and panels
¡n £K>od repair, in place and securely fastened.
Do r»t operate without either entire grass catcher or
ttie discharge guard in place.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind before and
while backing; especially for children.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or countenveights to improve stability when
using attachments.
NEVER carry passengers-especialiy children-even
with blades off.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners or
objects that may obscure vision of hidden obstacles
and children.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it,
do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
Use slow speed on any slope. Tires may lose traction
on slopes even though the brakes are functioning
properly.
Keep all movements on the slope s/ow and gradual.
DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use extra care while operating machines with grass
catcher or other attachments. They can affect stability
of the machine.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If unit is
parked on a slope, ALWAYS chock or block wheels and
set parking brake.
DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto
trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and other
debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land
unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws.
A spark arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in
effective working order by operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow
engine to cool before servicing.
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