WARNING
WARNING Failure to observe the following instructions
!could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower before starting.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place. This will decrease the possibility of injury from objects being thrown by the mower blades.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn off blades, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects or other reproductive harm.
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