Yazoo/Kees ZELKH6125 Operator's Manual

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saFeTy11Personal Safety Equipment8011-670aPersonal protective equipment6003-004Mow up and down, not side to sideMake 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.If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasyon 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 themachine. 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 andproceed slowly straight down the slope.Keep movement on the slopes slow and gradual.•Do not make sudden changes in speed ordirection, which could cause machine to roll over.Use extra care while operating machine with•grass catchers or other attachments; they canaffect 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 rollover if a wheel is over the edge or if the edgecaves in.WARNING!When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment (shown in illustrations)shall be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but itwill reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help inchoosing the right equipment.WARNING!Do not drive up or down hills withslopes greater than 10 degrees. Donot drive across any slopes.