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f. Never carry passengers on the mower with you. <br />g. Start the mower while in the driver's seat, not while standing next to the machine. <br />h. Disengage the mower and transmission before starting. <br />i. Engage the blades at the lowest engine setting first and then release the brake <br />slowly. <br />j. Mow in straight lines while trying to avoid objects such as trees and shrubs. <br />k. Slow down significantly while turning. <br />I. Never put your hands or feet near the rotating blades under the machine. <br />m. Turn off the mower and disengage the blades when you are finished. <br />n. Clean clippings and other debris from the mower after each use. <br />o. Avoid driving in reverse, if possible. <br />4. Push Mowers <br />a. Ensure that shields are in place before operating the machine. <br />b. Push the mower in a forward direction only. <br />c. When stopping to pick up debris, cut the throttle to idle so that the mower cannot <br />roll away. <br />d. Set the mower on the highest cutting level when operating it on rough terrain. <br />e. Do not operate a push mower with your back bent; this can cause back pain and <br />injuries. <br />f. Stop the mower if you hit an object. Then, inspect the blade and service the <br />machine, if necessary. <br />g. Never leave a running mower unattended. <br />5. Tractors with Rotary Mowers <br />a. Do not operate a tractor without the appropriate Rollover Protection Structure <br />(ROPS) and seatbelt properly in place. <br />b. Make sure the Power Take -Off (PTO), mower input driveline, drive belts, chains and <br />gears are properly guarded. <br />c. Place an SMV emblem on the back of the machine if you are traveling on public <br />roadways. <br />d. Inspect warning lights and signs for damage. <br />e. Never leave the driver seat with the blade engaged. <br />f. Proceed with caution around corners. <br />6. Tractors <br />a. Always wear a seat belt while operating a tractor and ensure that the proper <br />Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) is in place. <br />b. Always wear hearing protection, as not all tractor cabs are soundproof. <br />c. Drive at slow speeds to retain control and maintain the ability to stop suddenly. <br />Reduce your speed when turning and breaking. <br />d. Use a wide wheel track on hillsides and sloped ground. <br />e. Put on the parking brake before dismounting. <br />32 <br />