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Operator Safety

WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects ! that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these

instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.

PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN				PREPARATION
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to				(Continued From Previous Column)
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to				Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that				spilled fuel and oil from machine. DO NOT smoke.
children will remain where you last saw them.				5.	Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects
1.	KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the			such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.				cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.
2.	DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated			Also note the location of holes, stumps, and other possible
and turn machine OFF if anyone enters the area.				hazards.
3.	DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.			6.	Keep people and pets out of the mowing area.
4.	ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature			Immediately, STOP Blade, Stop engine and Stop mower if
judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.				anyone enters the area.
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	DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely			7.	Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children,				other safety devices freque tly for proper operation and
pets and hazards before and while backing.				l cation.
6.	USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,			8.	Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.				damaged.
SLOPE OPERATION				9.	Prote yourself when mowing and wear safety glass-
				es, long pants and substantial footwear. DO NOT mow
1.	Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall acci-			barefooted or with sandals.
dents, which can result in severe injury. All sl pes require				10. Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in
extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, DO			OT m w	preparation for emergencies.
it.	Mow across slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise			11. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
2.				into a trailer or truck.
extreme CAUTION when changing directions			slopes.	12. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs
DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability				f wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent
traction is in doubt. Refer to the Slope Guide at the back of				injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn spots.
this manual.				SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3.	Use extra care with grass catchers or oth r attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.				To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
PREPARATION				care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
				and the vapors are explosive.
1.	Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings			1.	Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
in this manual and on the mower, engine and attachments.				of ignition.
Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before				2.	Use only an approved fuel container.
starting.				3.	DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
2.	Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the			running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
machine and only after proper instruction.				4.	DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.
3.	Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are			5.	DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where
involved in a large percentage of mower-related injuries.				there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the				water heater or other appliances.
mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from				6.	DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
serious injury.				or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain-
4.	Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and			ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling.

vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running.

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