Husqvarna LZF5227, LZF6127 manual Safety Instructions, General Operation

SAFETY

Safety Instructions

These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.

WARNING!

This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns your safety.

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

General Operation

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions

on the machine and in the manual before

starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts

or under the machine. Keep clear of the

discharge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar

with the instructions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,

wire, etc., which could be picked up and

thrown by the blades.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before

operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the

area.

• Never carry passengers. The machine is only

intended for use by one person.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and behind

before and while backing.

• Never direct discharged material toward

anyone. Avoid discharging material against a

wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back

toward the operator. Stop the blades when

crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate machine without the entire

grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety

devices in place and working

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended.

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Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine

Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop

engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut

off engine and wait for all parts to come to a

complete stop before cleaning the machine,

removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the

discharge guard.

Clear the area of objects before mowing

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