17.Donotabusethecordbypullingthemowerbythecord
oryankingittodisconnectitfromthereceptacleKeep.
cordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.
18.Manyinjuriesoccurasaresultofthemowerbeingpulled
overthefootduringafallcausedbyslippingortripping.
Neveroperatethismachinebarefeet,sandals,
slipperyorlightweight(e.gcanvas)shoes.Donothold.
ontothemowerifyouarefalling;releasethehandle
immediately.
19.Neverpullthemowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walkingIfyoumustbackthemowerawayfromawallor. obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtripping andthenfollowthesesteps:
Stepbackfromthemowertofullyextendyourarms.
Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
Pullthemowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfway
towardyou.
Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
20.Donotuselawnmowerforanyjobexceptthatforwhichit isintendedDonotforcethelawnmower.Cutgrassata- rate,forwhichthemowerisdesigned,whichwillnot sacrificetheperformancesafetyofthemachine.
21.Donotoperatethemowerwhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.
22.StayAlert-Donotoperatethemowerwhenyouare
tiredWatchwhatyouaredoing.Usecommonsense..
23.Donotpothandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthe cuttingdeckContactwiththebladecanamputatehands. andfeet.
24.Neverattempttomakewheelorcuttingheight adjustmentwhilethemotorisrunning.
25.Avoiddangerouserwironments- Neveroperatethe mowerintherainorinwetordampgrass.
26.MowonlyindaylightoringoodartificiallightWalk,never.
run.
27.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor
roads.
28.lftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
themotorandcheckimmediatelyforthecauseVibration.
isgenerallywarningoftrouble.
29.Stopthemotorandwaituntilthebladecomestoa
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
30.Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, motorlblade control or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
31.Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
32.if situations occur which are oct covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or telephone 1-
SlopeOperation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
1.Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2.Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
3.Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the motor/blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
DoNot:
1.Do not mow near
2.Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
3.Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
Children
1.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. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
2.Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.