Yazoo/Kees 968999727 Operator's Manual

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English-11SAfETyWARNING!When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown inillustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate therisk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.Personal Safety EquipmentMake sure that you have first aid equipment•close at hand when using the machine.Never use the machine when barefoot.•Always wear protective shoes or boots,•preferably with steel toe caps.Always wear approved protective glasses or•a full visor when assembling or driving.Always wear gloves when handling the•blades.Never wear loose clothing that can get•caught in moving parts.Use ear protectors to avoid damage to•hearing.Slope OperationSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control andtip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeath. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. Ifyou cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy onit, do not mow it.Mow up and down slopes (10 degrees•maximum), not across.Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or•other hidden objects. Uneven terrain couldoverturn the machine. Tall grass can hideobstacles.Choose a low ground speed so that you will•not have to stop while on the slope.Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose•traction.Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a•slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage theblades and proceed slowly straight down theslope.Keep all movement on the slopes slow and•gradual. Do not make sudden changes inspeed or direction, which could cause themachine to roll over.Use extra care while operating machine with•grass catchers or other attachments; theycan affect the stability of the machine.8011-670Personal protective equipment6003-004Mow up and down, not side to sideWARNING!Do not drive up or down hillswith slopes greater than 10degrees. And do not drive acrossany slopes.