BlueBird SC550A_968999351 - Manual (Page 12)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
sign of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the
operating position, and when making any
repairs, adjustments, and inspections.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the power
take-off, raise the attachment, shift into neutral,
stop the engine.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspection, shut
off the engine and make certain all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
• Never operate the machine without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Keep all bystanders (including children) and
pets out of the sod cutting area. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw
them.
• Keep children in the watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the operator.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to cut too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
• Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the machine
(such as wheel weight, counterweights, and
the like).
• Never operate the sod cutter without good
visibility or light.
• Be careful when cutting in hard ground. If you
loose control, let go of the handles and do not
restrain the machine.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the machine towards you.
• Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well
away from the cutting blade.
• Do not operate the sod cutter while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.