Yazoo/Kees ZMKH52252 Operator's Manual

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English-11SAFETYpersonal Safety EquipmentMake sure that you have first aid equipment•close at hand when using the machine.Neveruse 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 could overturnthe 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 bladesand proceed slowly straight down the slope.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; they canaffect the stability of the machine. Do not useon steep slopes.Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting•your foot on the ground.Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or•embankments. The machine could suddenlyroll over if a wheel is over the edge or if theedge caves in.8011-670aPersonal protective equipment6003-004-01Mow up and down, not side to sideWARNING!When using the machine, approved personalprotective equipment (shown in illustrations)shall be used. personal protective equipmentcannot eliminate the risk of injury but it willreduce the degree of injury if an accidentdoes happen. Ask your retailer for help inchoosing the right equipment.WARNING!Do not drive up or down hills with slopesgreater than 10 degrees. And do not driveacross any slopes.