Snapper MZM2301KH Manuale Utente

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that 
can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious 
injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions 
and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the 
machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might 
impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer 
cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, 
Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). 
 
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN  
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. 
1.  KEEP children out of the mowing area and under 
the watchful care of a responsible adult.  
2.  DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is 
operated (even with the blades OFF).  
3.  DO NOT allow children or others to ride on 
machine or on attachments (even with the blade 
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.  
4.  DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate 
machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of 
the operator. 
5.  ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers with 
mature judgment under close adult supervision to 
operate machine. 
6.  DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. 
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets 
and hazards before and while backing. 
7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind 
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may 
obscure vision.  
 
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS  
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control 
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe 
injury or death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If 
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on 
the slope, DO NOT mow it. Use extra care with grass 
catchers or other attachments; these and turf 
conditions affect the handling and the stability of the 
machine.  
1.  DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 
degrees (27% grade). 
2.  Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 
degrees (18% grade). Turn blades OFF when 
traveling uphill. Use a slow speed and avoid 
sudden or sharp turns.  
3.  DO NOT operate machine back and forth across 
face of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on 
slopes with blades off. 
4.  AVOID uphill starts. If machine stops going uphill 
or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and back 
slowly down the slope.  
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS  
(Continued From Previous Column) 
5.  STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall 
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, 
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.  
6.  DO NOT operate machine near drop offs, ditches, 
embankments, washouts, culverts, fences and 
protruding objects. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 
3 feet) away from edge of ditches and other drop offs. 
The machine could turn over if an edge caves in.  
7.  Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.  
8.  Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance 
with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO 
NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees 
(18% grade) when equipped with grass catcher. 
9.  DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize 
the machine.  
10. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced 
traction could cause sliding.  
11.  DO NOT operate machine under any condition where 
traction, steering or stability is doubtful. 
12.  Operator Protective Structures are available for this 
machine through your local SNAPPER dealer. 
 
PREPARATION 
1. Read, understand and follow instructions and 
warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine 
and attachments. Know the controls, the safety signs 
and the proper use of the machine before starting. If 
the operators or mechanics cannot read English, it is 
the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to 
them. 
2.  Only mature, responsible persons shall operate or 
service the machine and only after proper instruction 
and training. The owner is responsible for training the 
operators. Further, the owner/operator can prevent 
and/or is responsible for accidents or injuries 
occurring to themselves, other people or property. 
3.  Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are 
involved in a large percentage of mower-related 
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability 
to operate the mower safely enough to protect 
themselves and others from serious injury.