Swisher RT10544 User Manual
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
III.
CHILDREN
CAUTION:
TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF
THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO
THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.
CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED
TO THE MACHINE AND THE MOWING
ACTIVITY. NEVER ASSUME THAT
CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU
LAST SAW THEM.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
·
Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
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Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
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Use only an approved container.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
- Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not
smoke while refueling.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, like that of a water
heater.
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Never run a machine inside a closed area.
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Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment nuts,
tight and keep equipment in good condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-
up; clean oil or fuel spillage; allow machine to cool before
storing.
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Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
running.
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Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.