National Mower 68 DL - Manual (Page 4)

68OM-06/03
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The safety alert words below are used in this manual to
identify potentially hazardous conditions. Their
definitions are:
DANGER means "IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or
serious injury."
WARNING means "POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or
injury."
CAUTION means "POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or
moderate injury." It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
The safety alert triangle symbols on your mower point
out important safety precautions.
These symbols mean:
ATTENTION!
PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
BECOME ALERT!
OBEY THE MESSAGE!
SAFETY INFORMATION
NATIONAL MOWER SAFE OPERATING
PRACTICES
1. TRAINING
Know the control functions and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
2. PREPARATION
Clear the work place of objects which might be picked up
by the blades and thrown.
Handle fuel with CAUTION - it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running
or hot engine. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up
spilled fuel immediately.
• Open garage doors to allow ventilation if engine is run
inside – exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run en-
gine in any enclosed area.
Keep the mower in safe operating condition. Make sure
that all safety switches are operating properly and all
safety guards are in place at all times, except during
servicing.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
3. OPERATION
Wear approved safety glasses or goggles when operating
the mower.
Do not allow children to operate mower. Do not allow
adults to operate mower without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets at a safe
distance from an operating mower. Stop the mower if
anyone approaches the mower.
Disengage all cutting-unit clutches and shift into neutral
before attempting to start the engine. Disengage main
clutch before shifting cutting-unit clutches.
Disengage power to the cutting units and stop the engine
before leaving the operator’s position.
Disengage power to the cutting units and stop the engine
before making any repairs or adjustments.
Disengage power to the cutting units when transporting or
not in use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the mower
unattended, including shifting into neutral, setting the
parking brake, stopping the engine and removing the
ignition key.
Watch for dangerous traffic when crossing or near road-
ways.
Never direct the discharge of material from operating reels
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower.
The mower and reels should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object. The damage
should be repaired before restarting and operating the
mower.
Proceed as follows when mowing:
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Never make a cutting height adjustment while the en-
gine is running.
• Shut the engine off when removing grass or unclogging
reels.
This machine is to be used only as a grass cutter or lawn
mower.
Never operate the mower while using drugs, medications,
or alcohol. Safe operation requires complete and unim-
paired attention. Never allow anyone to operate the
mower when their alertness or coordination is impaired.
Do not wear loose clothing or loose shoelaces, which may
become entangled in mower controls or drive compo-
nents.