DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 11)

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Operating on Slopes and Uneven Terrain
SLOPES ARE A MAJOR FACTOR RELATED TO TIP-OVER, AND SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS, WHICH CAN
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY. OPERATING ON SLOPES REQUIRES CAUTION. IF YOU FEEL UNEASY ON A
SLOPE, DO NOT MOW IT. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE
ON SLOPES:
ALWAYS:
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REMOVE OBJECTS SUCH AS ROCKS, TREE LIMBS, ETC.
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WATCH OUT FOR HOLES, RUTS, OR BUMPS. TALL GRASS CAN HIDE OBSTACLES.
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MOW ACROSS THE FACE OF SLOPES IN THE WALK-BEHIND POSITION; NEVER UP AND DOWN.
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CHANGING DIRECTION ON SLOPES.
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REDUCE SPEED AND EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION ON SLOPES.
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OPERATE YOUR MACHINE SMOOTHLY AND AT A GROUND SPEED SLOW ENOUGH TO INSURE
COMPLETE CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. AVOID ERRATIC OPERATION AND EXCESSIVE SPEED.
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REDUCE SPEED AND USE CAUTION WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. SHARP TURNS ON ANY TERRAIN
MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
NEVER:
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NEVER MOW NEAR DROP-OFFS, DITCHES, OR EMBANKMENTS. YOU COULD LOSE YOUR FOOTING
OR BALANCE.
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NEVER MOW ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES OR ANY EXCESSIVELY STEEP SLOPES.
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NEVER MOW ON WET SLOPES. REDUCED TRACTION COULD RESULT IN SLIPPING.
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NEVER STOP OR CHANGE SPEED ON SLOPES.
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NEVER STOP OR START SUDDENLY WHEN GOING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL AND AVOID UPHILL
STARTS.
Safety for Children
TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.
CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED TO THE MOWER 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 A RESPONSIBLE
ADULT.
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BE ALERT AND TURN THE MOWER OFF IF CHILDREN ENTER THE WORK AREA.
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BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS, LOOK BEHIND AND DOWN FOR SMALL CHILDREN.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE MOWER.
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USE EXTRA CARE WHEN APPROACHING BLIND CORNERS, SHRUBS, TREES, OR OTHER OBJECTS THAT
MAY OBSCURE YOUR VISION.