Safety
WARNING
Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations.
•Do Not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safety devices in place and working properly.
•Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing away from rotating parts.
•Stop the blades, slow down, and use caution when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
•Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns. Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
Maintenance and Storage
•Disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
•Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace damaged blades. Never straighten or weld them.
•Keep all guards, shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
•Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
•Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
•All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment.
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