SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Shut off the blades when not mowing.
•Be careful when turning around fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. Never drive over foreign objects.
•Only use the machine in daylight or in other
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision, judgment, or coordination.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive system damage. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces.
•Beware of traffic when working near or
crossing a road.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running. Always shut down the blades, engage the parking brake if so equipped, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine.
• | Never allow children or other persons not |
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| trained in the use of the machine to use |
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| or service it. Local laws may regulate the |
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| age of the user. | Keep children away from the work area |
WARNING!
When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment should be used. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.
•Make sure that you have first aid
equipment close at hand when using the machine.
• | Never use the machine when barefoot. |
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| Always wear protective shoes or boots, |
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| preferably with steel toecaps. |
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• | Always wear approved protective glasses |
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| or a full visor when assembling or driving. |
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• | Always wear gloves when handling the |
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| blades. |
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• | Never wear loose clothing that can get |
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| caught in moving parts. |
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• | Use ear protectors to avoid impaired | |
| hearing. | Personal protective equipment |