Sabo 108-17 HS - Manual (Page 8)

Safety - 4
SAFETY
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.
8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the
spark plug wire (for gasoline engines) before servicing the
machine.
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
• Rotating blades can cut off arms and legs, and throw
objects. Failure to observe safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from mower deck
when engine is running.
• Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People,
especially children can move quickly into the mowing area
before you know it.
• Before backing up, stop mower blades or attachments
and look down and behind the machine carefully, especially
for children.
• Do not mow in reverse.
• Shut off blades when you are not mowing.
• Park machine safely before leaving the operator’s
station for any reason including emptying the catchers or
unplugging the chute.
• The mower blades should stop in approximately five
seconds when the mower is disengaged. If you believe that
your blades may not be stopping in that period of time, take
your machine to your authorized dealer where they can
safely check and service your machine.
PROTECT CHILDREN:
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Keep children out of the mowing
area and under the watchful care of another responsible
adult.
• Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay
alert to the presence of children.
• Keep children indoors when you are mowing. Turn the
machine off if a child enters the mowing area.
• Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your vision.
• Do not let children or an untrained person operate the
machine.
• Do not carry or let children ride on any attachment or
machine even with the blades off. Do not tow children in a
cart or trailer.