Yazoo/Kees ZEKH4824 Operator's Manual

Yazoo/Kees ZEKH4824 Operator's Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

saFety11WARNING!When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations)shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it willreduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosingthe right equipment.8011-670aPersonal protective equipment6003-004Mow up and down, not side to sideWARNING!Do not drive up or down hills withslopes greater than 10 degrees. Anddo not drive across any slopes.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.and.tip-over.accidents,.which.can.result.in.severe.injury.or.death..operation.on.all.slopes.requires.extra.caution..If.you.cannot.back.up.the.slope.or.if.you.feel.uneasy.on.it,.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.could.overturn.the.machine..tall.grass.can.hide.obstacles.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.the.blades.and.proceed.slowly.straight.down.the.slope.Keep.movement.on.the.slopes.slow.and.gradual..•.do.not.make.sudden.changes.in.speed.or.direction,.which.could.cause.machine.to.roll.over.use.extra.care.while.operating.machine.with.•.grass.catchers.or.other.attachments;.they.can.affect.the.stability.of.the.machine.do.not.use.on.steep.slopes.•.do.not.try.to.stabilize.the.machine.by.putting.a.•.foot.on.the.ground.do.not.mow.near.drop-offs,.ditches,.or.•.embankments..the.machine.could.suddenly.roll.over.if.a.wheel.is.over.the.edge.or.if.the.edge.caves.in.