John Deere OMGX10742 J9 - Manual (Page 6)

Safety - 2
SAFETY
before you operate.
• Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep
people and pets out of the work area. Keep children
indoors when blowing snow. Turn the machine off if anyone
enters the area.
• If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it.
Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine properly
maintained and in good working order.
• DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.
• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
• Look carefully behind tractor before you back up.
• DO NOT let anyone, especially children, ride on
machine or attachment. Riders are subject to injury such as
being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders
may also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the
machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.
• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate
machine.
• Be alert for traffic when crossing or working near
roadways.
• Be alert. DO NOT operate snowblower when you are
tired or ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• DO NOT operate tractor at high speeds. Operate
snowblower at full throttle and a safe, slow travel speed.
• Do not throw snow toward bystanders, buildings, or
automobiles.
• Throw snow downwind, if possible.
• Clean snowblower after you use it.
• Be extremely careful if you must clear snow from a
gravel surface.
• Operate slowly and carefully on slopes and in sharp
turns.
• Drive up and down-not across slopes.
• DO NOT operate near edge of ditch or bank. Avoid
holes, rocks, and roots. Be alert for hidden hazards.
• Older adults are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower accidents involving injury. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate a mower and a snowblower
safely enough to protect the operator and others from
serious injury.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lower attachments to the ground.
4. Lock the park brake.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the key.
7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you
leave the operator’s seat.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
• Wear adequate winter outer garments and footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing,
wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.