Yazoo/Kees ZEKH42200 Operator's Manual

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English-9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPersonal Safety Equipment• Make sure that you have first aid equipmentclose at hand when using the machine.• Never use the machine when barefoot.Always wear protective shoes or boots,preferably with steel toecaps.• Always wear approved protective glassesor a full visor when assembling or driving.• Always wear gloves when handling theblades.• Never wear loose clothing that can get caughtin moving parts.• Use ear protectors to avoid damage tohearing.Slope OperationSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Operation onall slopes requires extra caution. If youcannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasyon it, do not mow it.• Mow up and down slopes (10 degreesmaximum), not across.• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, orother hidden objects. Uneven terraincould overturn the machine. Tall grasscan hide obstacles.• Choose a low ground speed so that youwill not have to stop while on the slope.• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may losetraction.• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on aslope. If the tires lose traction, disengagethe blades and proceed slowly straightdown the slope.• Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual. Do not make suddenchanges in speed or direction, whichcould cause the machine to roll over.WARNING!When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown inillustrations) shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminatethe risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident doeshappen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.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 driveacross any slopes.