Rules for safe operation – MTD 10710-0 User Manual
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IM P O R T A N T
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Your Mower
is a
precision piece
of
power equipment. Engineering
skill
and experience have
been combined to provide the ultimate in safety and efficiency. As with any type of power
equipment,
carelessness
or
error
on
the
part
of
the
operator
can
result
in
injury.
Exercise
extreme caution at all times.
1.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
—
Read the Owner's Manual carefully — learn how
to operate your mower properly.
2.
MAKE SURE THE LAWN IS CLEAR
of sticks, stones, wire and other hazardous
items
before mowing. Such items
are
dangerous to
both the
mower and
individuals in the vicinity of the mower.
3.
ADD FUEL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE—
never when engine is hot or running.
4.
KEEP AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR
of all persons, particularly small children
and pets.
5.
DISENGAGE ALL BLADE AND DRIVE CLUTCHES
so equipped before starting
engine.
6.
ALWAYS STOP ENGINE
and disconnect sparkplug wire before making cut
ting height adjustments.
7.
CHECK ALL NUTS, BOLTS, AND SCREWS
occasionally to be sure mower is
in good operating condition.
8.
NEVER OPERATE EQUIPMENT IN WET GRASS.
Always be sure of your
footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run.
9.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGE
if you should strike some foreign object
with
the
blade
while
moving,
stop
your
mower.
Inspect
for
and
repair
any damage before restarting and operating the mower.
1 0
.
STOP THE ENGINE
when you leave the equipment. Make certain the blades
and all moving parts have stopped.
11.
WHEN MOWING A TERRACE,
slope or incline, mow lengthwise. DO NOT
mow up or down. Be careful when turning to avoid slipping.