Exmark MOWING SAFETY TIPS Manual, Overview

2, 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 des…

1, 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 purc…

4, 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. REM…

5, Exmark MOWING SAFETY TIPS 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…

3, 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 …

6, W A TER 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 car…