RoverMowersLimited Ride-on MowerGrass Catcher
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
vKnowyour controls. Read theOwnersManual carefully. Learnhowtostop theenginequicklyinany
emergency.
vDonotallowchildrenor peopleunfamiliarwith theseinstructionstousethe mower. Donot carry
passengers.
vMakesurethelawn isclearofsticks,stones, bones, wireand debris. They could be thrown bytheblade.
vDonotmowwhilst people,especiallychildren or petsarein themowing area.
vNevermowacross thefaceoftheslope, unless themower is designed for thispurpose.
vExerciseextremecautionwhenon slopes.
vReducespeedon slopesand in sharp turns toprevent overturning or loss ofcontrol.
vDonot stopor start suddenlywhen going uphill or downhill.
vStayalert for holesin theterrainand other hiddenhazards.
Usecarewhenpulling loadsor using heavy equipment:
(a) useonlyapproved drawbar hitch points
(b) limit loads tothoseyou can safelycontrol
(c) donot turn sharply
(d) usecarewhenbacking up, and
(e) usecounterweight(s) or wheel weightswhen suggested in theowner'smanual
vWatch out for trafficwhen crossing oroperating the mower near roadways.
vStop thebladesrotating beforecrossing surfacesother than grass.
vWhen using anyattachments, never direct dischargeofmaterial toward bystandersnorallowanyonenear the
machinewhileit isin operation.
vBeforeleaving theoperator'sposition:
(a) disengageall clutchesand securecutting units
(b) changeintoneutraland set theparking brake,and
(c) stop theengineand removethekey
vStop theengineand disengagethedrivetoattachments:
(a) beforerefuelling
(b) beforemaking height adjustment unless adjustment can bemade fromtheoperator's
position
(c) beforeclearing blockages
(d) beforechecking, cleaningor working on themower
(e) after striking aforeign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairsbefore restarting and
operating the equipment) and
(f) ifmachinestartstovibrateabnormally (check immediately)
vDisengagethe drivetotheattachmentswhen transporting or not in use.
vA moweroperator should bein good physicaland mental health and not under theinfluenceofanydrug or
alcoholwhich might impairvision, co-ordinationor judgement.
vNevermowwhilebarefootorwearing open sandalsor thongs.Wear long trousersand heavy shoes.
vIt isadvisabletowear suitableeye protection when operatingamower.
vMowonlyin good daylight.
vBefore using, alwaysvisuallyinspect toseethat theblades, blade boltsand cutterassemblyarenotwornor
damaged. (Replace worn or damaged bladesand boltsin setsto preserve balance).
WARNING
Damaged BladesandWorn Boltsare
Major Hazards
vCheckall nuts, boltsand screwsoften. Alwaysbesurethemower isin asafeoperating condition.
vKeep safetydevices (guardsand switches) in placeand in working order.
vNever usethemowerunless thegrass catcheror guardsprovided bythemanufacturerarein position.
vEnsurethatanysparepartsused complywith theoriginal manufacturer'srecommendationsand
specifications.
vReplacewornor faultysilencer.
vKeep enginefreeofgrass, leavesorexcessive grease. These can beafirehazard.
vRefueloutdoorsonly. Donot smokewhile fuellingengine. Never remove thecap ofthefuel tank oradd petrol
whiletheengineisrunning or theengineishot. Removethefuel cap slowlytorelieve and tankpressure. If
petrol isspilled, donotattempt tostart theenginebut move themachineawayfromtheareaof thespill and
avoid creating anysourceofignition until thepetrolvapourshave dissipated.
vCheckfor fuel leakswhilerefuelling or using themower. Ifafuel leak isfound, donot start or run theengine
until thefuel leak isfixedand spilled fuel is wipedaway.
vDo notoperatetheenginein aconfined spacewhereexhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
vAlwaysmount themoweron theoppositesidetothedischargechute.
vStop theenginewheneveryou leave themower, even foramoment.
vStorethemower in awell-ventilated roomaway fromnaked flamessuch asmaybe found in hot water
heaters.
vDo not lend or sell themower without theOwner'sManual.
