Exmark MOWING SAFETY TIPS Guida all'installazione

WELCOME TO THE EXMARK FAMILY

Thank you for choosing an Exmark

zero-turn mower. These safety

recommendations are intended for

operator’s of Exmark’s consumer mowers.

Safety recommendations for Exmark

commercial mowers can be found at

www.exmark.com/safetytips.htm.

With your purchase comes the

responsibility to use your new mower

properly and safely! This brochure concerns

your safety and the safety of those around

you. PLEASE read it carefully!

Exmark products are built with safety in

mind. Our mowers meet or exceed current

industry and government safety standards;

however, their proper use depends on

YOU! Exmark mowers are designed to cut

grass and they do this to perfection.

A lawn mower does not

know the difference

between a blade of

grass and a ﬁnger or a

toe. Most mower-related

accidents are caused by

negligent and careless

behavior. It is up to you, the user, to stay

away from moving parts.

MOWING SAFETY TIPS

REMEMBER:

A moment of carelessness could lead to a

lifetime of regret.

SAFE OPERATING RULES FOR WALK-

BEHIND AND RIDING MOWERS

The same caution should be exercised

when operating a lawn mower as driving

an automobile. The following rules are

intended to help you avoid possible

injury or even death. Most safe operating

instructions apply whether you are using a

riding mower or a walk-behind mower and

should always be observed.

Before performing any service to the

mower, such as changing the oil or

removing the blade for sharpening, stop

the machine and wait for all moving parts

to stop. Always pull the wire off the spark

plug and push it aside so it does not

accidently contact the spark plug. This will

ensure that the engine does not start.

DO NOT alter governor settings. See

your Exmark dealer if your mower is not

performing properly.

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1. READ THE OPERATOR’S

MANUAL THOROUGHLY!

Operator’s Manuals address the use and

reasonably foreseeable misuse of the

mower. The manuals are written by Exmark

employees familiar with the operation of

the mowers, their capabilities and their

limitations. Engineers who designed the

machines are also involved in the writing of

the Operator’s Manuals.

Keep the Operator’s Manual in a place

where you can ﬁnd it when needed.

Pay particular attention to the safety

instructions. Insist that all individuals who

will be operating the mower read and

understand the Operator’s Manual and this

brochure at the beginning of each mowing

season.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This symbol is important to

your personal safety and the

safety of those in the area.

When you see it, read the

accompanying message carefully.

2. KNOW HOW TO STOP

THE MACHINE QUICKLY!

Before doing anything else, check the

operation of the blade stopping feature. If

the blade stopping feature is not working

properly, DO NOT operate the mower

until the problem has been located and

corrected. See your Exmark dealer to be

sure.

NEVER leave the operator’s position

without ﬁrst

stopping the

machine.

3. LEAVE ALL SAFETY

FEATURES INTACT!

Guards, shields, deﬂectors, and warnings

decals are on the machine for your

protection and that of others.

DO NOT remove or disable a safety

feature because it seems to be an

inconvenience. If a safety feature should be

lost or damaged or a decal should become

illegible discontinue use of the mower until

the damaged or missing parts are repaired

or replaced.

The discharge deﬂector is designed to

direct thrown objects downward into the

grass. They also help prevent accidental

contact with the blade.

DO NOT

remove or

disable a

deﬂector,

shield, or

guard.

DO NOT

operate the

mower if the

discharge deﬂector is in any position other

than the normal operating position.

If the discharge deﬂector is ever damaged,

replace it immediately.

NEVER put your hands or feet under the

mower.

NEVER try to clear the discharge area or

mower blades unless the engine is stopped

and the spark plug wire has been pulled off.

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Be certain that no persons or pets are in

the vicinity of a mower when it is in use,

as a thrown object which hits a sidewalk,

driveway, or other hard surface can

ricochet upward. Stop mowing if a person

or foreign object appears in your mowing

area.

This is the only way to avoid possible injury

to that person or damage to objects in the

cutting area.

DO NOT operate a rear bagger or a

mower with a mulching attachment unless

the discharge door is closed, or the bag,

mulch plug or side discharge attachment is

properly secured.

Check the grass-catching bag frequently

as it is subject to deterioration. If it is worn

or damaged, replace it with a new bag. A

hole or a weak spot in the bag could allow

a foreign object to be thrown into

the

operator’s position or the surrounding area.

If you notice damage to the mower such as

loose screws, missing bolts, broken parts,

or anything abnormal, STOP the engine,

wait for all moving parts to stop, and

correct the condition before you resume

mowing.

Check all parts periodically for wear or

deterioration and replace as required with

genuine Exmark parts.

Exmark parts are designed and tested

speciﬁcally for use on Exmark products. If a

part on your mower must be replaced, use

a genuine Exmark part.

4. CLEAR THE MOWING AREA!

The mower blade rotates at an extremely

high speed! It is shaped to create an

upward draft under the housing, a

vacuuming action, to stand the grass up

for a cleaner cut. Because of this, the blade

can pick up debris, such as small rocks,

wires, and broken glass, and throw it out

the discharge port with considerable force.

The operator should use extreme caution

to minimize the risks from these thrown

objects by taking these precautions.

Before starting

the mower,

walk around

the area and

pick up any

rocks, wires,

sticks, and other objects that the blade

might pick up and throw. Be careful about

this.

REMEMBER once an object has been

thrown and caused injury, it is too late to

think about what should have been done!

Keep everyone out of the area being

mowed. If children are playing in the back

yard, cut the front yard, and vice versa.

Better still, send them into the house while

you are mowing. A child can dart in front

of the mower in a fraction of a second, and

that’s all it takes for an accident.

If someone enters the yard while you’re

mowing, turn off the mower and wait until

he or she leaves the area before restarting

the mower.

NEVER cross driveways or paths with the

blade rotating. The blade can pick up and

throw gravel or loose rocks.

STOP

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5. AVOID BLADE

CONTACT

Always assume the

blade is turning when

the engine is running.

NEVER put your hand

or any part of the body, in or anywhere

close to the blade path when the engine is

running. This applies even if the mower is

equipped with a blade

brake clutch.

REMEMBER: There

is little clearance

between the outer

ends of the blade

and the inside surface

of the housing. An injury can result if the

operator of a lawn mower puts his or her

hand in the path of a turning blade when

attempting to clear a plugged discharge

port, or when changing the height-of-cut

without turning off the engine. To depend

entirely on the mechanical or electrical

safely devices is not good enough. Use

caution and common sense as well.

NEVER clear the chute with the engine

running. Turn off the engine and be sure

the blade has stopped before making any

adjustments or corrections. Use a stick to

clear a plugged discharge area. NEVER

use your hand!

6. NEVER ALLOW

CHILDREN TO

OPERATE A LAWN

MOWER!

A lawn mower is not a

toy, and cutting grass

is not child’s play.

Maturity varies greatly

among children,

but

a good rule to follow is: If you’re not

comfortable with them driving your

automobile, you should not allow them

to operate a lawn mower — whether it is

a walk behind or riding mower.

Only adults and mature teenagers should

operate a mower, and even mature

teenagers should have adult supervision.

Be sure a teenager:

1) Has the ability to read and understand

the Operator’s Manual and to

recognize the risks involved.

2) Is sufﬁciently mature to use caution.

3) Is of sufﬁcient size and weight to

operate the controls comfortably and

to manage the mower without

taking risks.

If you have doubts or questions, DO

NOT take the risk! Make sure all

persons operating the mower read and

understand the Operator’s Manual ﬁrst

and are familiar with the controls.

7. WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING

Dress for the job of cutting grass.

This means substantial shoes (no

sandals, tennis shoes, etc.) and full

length trousers must be worn. NEVER

mow barefooted. Be aware that loose

clothing or dangling jewelry can become

entangled in

moving mower

parts and lead to

an accident.

To be properly

dressed for the

job, goggles

or similar eye

protection is recommended.

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8. GIVE YOUR MOWING OPERATION

YOUR FULL ATTENTION AND FULL

USE OF YOUR FACULTIES!

DO NOT operate a lawn mower when

under the inﬂuence of alcohol, medication

or other mind-altering substances; or if you

feel especially depressed, tired, or angry.

Avoid distractions such as ear phones.

Stay alert and devote your full attention to

what you are doing and to who and what is

around you.

9. REFUEL YOUR MOWER CAREFULLY!

Follow precautions outlined in the

Operator’s Manual when ﬁlling the lawn

mower fuel tank. DO NOT smoke while

ﬁlling the fuel tank. DO NOT ﬁll the fuel

tank indoors, or while the engine is hot or

running. Wipe up any spilled fuel before

starting or restarting the engine.

10. FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL

MOWING INSTRUCTIONS

We recommend mowing only in dry

conditions. If circumstances absolutely

require mowing in wet conditions, be

especially careful and ever-mindful that wet

grass may not disperse or bag properly.

Wet grass can clump in the discharge area.

If that occurs, shut off the engine before

attempting to remove the grass from the

discharge area.

There is also the possibility you might slip on

wet grass and your foot might slide into the

blade path.

We recognize that mowers will be used from

time to time when the grass is wet. There

may be little choice in areas of high humidity

and/or frequent rainfalls. In those situations,

it is up to you to be especially careful.

When using a walk behind mower, mow

across a slope, NEVER up and down. DO

NOT mow slopes greater than 20 degrees.

(See Page 7 or Operator’s Manual for

slope chart.)

If the grass is excessively long, cut it high

on the ﬁrst pass. This will help to eliminate

clumping of the grass in the discharge port

and to expose and uncover any objects

hidden in the high grass that could be

thrown by the blade.

After picking up all visible objects, cut the

grass a second time to the desired height.

If the blade comes in contact with a solid

object, stop the engine. Wait for all moving

parts to stop, remove the spark plug wire,

and check the machine immediately. An

abnormal vibration is a sign of trouble, and

the mower should be repaired before you

resume operation.

Push a walk-behind mower forward; DO

NOT pull it backward toward your body.

Keep hands and other

parts of the body

away from the engine

when it’s hot to avoid a

severe burn.

Mow the lawn only when there is daylight.

NEVER leave the mower unattended while

the engine is running.

STOP the mower engine each time it is

necessary to change the height-of-cut or

clear a plugged chute. Use a stick to clear

the chute, not your hand.

The above precautions should add up to

no more than 20 minutes each mowing

season — 20 minutes that could possibly

save toes and ﬁngers.

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WATER

DANGER

ZONE

SAFE

ZONE

RIDING MOWERS

The safety instructions above also apply to

riding mowers. In addition, the following rules

apply speciﬁcally to riding mowers.

1. CARRY NO PASSENGERS!

NEVER allow passengers, especially a child on

your lap, on any riding mower, in any cart, or

on any implement being towed. This reduces

your ability to control the mower and diverts

your attention from

the mowing job at

hand. Remember,

there is always a risk

that the child could

slip and fall or jump

off the mower.

2. USE CARE DURING SLOPE

OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of

control and tip-over accidents, which can result

in severe injury or death. Reduce speed and

use extra caution on slopes. If you cannot back

up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, DO

NOT mow it.

NEVER Operate a riding mower on slopes

over 15 Degrees. (See page 7 or Operator’s

Manual for slope chart). Be aware that a loss

of traction may occur going downhill. Weight

transfer to the front wheels may cause drive

wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and

steering.

DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet.

Slippery conditions reduce traction and cause

sliding and loss of control.

Use extreme care with grass catchers or other

attachments. These can change the stability of

the machine and cause loss of control.

Caution: If there is any doubt

about tipping or losing

control, stay off the slope.

To avoid a loss of control

and possibility of a

rollover follow these

recommendations:

• Do Not mow near

drop offs or water.

• Do Not mow

slopes greater

than 15 degrees.

• Reduce speed and use extra caution on

slopes.

• When mowing slopes, gradually work from

lower to higher areas on the incline.

• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

• Turn up, into an incline when changing

directions on slopes. Turning down the

slope reduces traction.

• Use a walk-behind mower and/or a trimmer

near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.

Caution: If there is any doubt about tipping or

losing control, stay off the slope.

To avoid a loss of control and possibility of a

rollover follow these recommendations:

• Do Not mow near drop offs or water.

• Do Not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.

• Reduce speed and use extra caution on

slopes.

• When mowing slopes, gradually work from

lower to higher areas on the incline.

• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

• Turn up, into an incline when changing

directions on slopes. Turning down the

slope reduces traction.

• Use a

walk-behind

mower and/

or a trimmer

near drop-

offs, ditches,

steep banks

or water.

Greater than 15°

IT’S UP TO YOU, THE OPERATOR, TO ANTICIPATE PROBLEMS AND TO AVOID THEM!

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For more information regarding the safe use of your Exmark mower:

VISIT US: www.exmark.com

OR E-MAIL: Customer Service — [email protected]

OR WRITE US:

Exmark Mfg. Inc., Co.

2101 Ashland Avenue,

P.O. Box 808

Beatrice, NE 68310

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