Dixon SpeedZTR 539 131305 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
CAUTION
WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means
CAUTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidental starting
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or
making repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals know to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING
DO NOT tow any trailers, etc. with this
mower. They may jackknife or over turn
causing damage to the mower and possibly
serious injury to the operator.
• NEVER allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children even with the
blades off.
• Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely neces-
sary. Always look down and behind before and
while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
• 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.
• Mow up and down slopes (10° Max), not across.
• 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 a slow speed while on slope or hill.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage
blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and
then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if pos-
sible.