•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machineif anyone enters the area.
•Nevercarry passengersor children evenwith the bladesoff.
•Do not mow in reverseunlessabso- lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and behind beforeandwhile backing.
•Nevercarry children.Theymayfall off and be seriously injuredor interferewith safe machineoperation.
•Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea and underthe watchfulcare of another responsibleadult.
•Be alert and turn machineoff if children enter the area.
•Before andwhen backing,look behind and downfor small children.
•Mow up and downslopes (15° Max), not across.
•Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree limbs,etc.
•Watchfor holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven terrain couldoverturnthe machine.Tall grass can hideobstacles.
•Use slowspeed.Choose a low gear so that you will nothaveto stopor shift while on the slope.
•Avoidstarting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,disengagethe blades and proceedslowlystraightdownthe slope.
•If machinestopswhile going uphill, disengageblades,shift into reverseand backdown slowly.
•Do not turn on slopesunlessnecessary,
and then, turn slowlyand gradually downhill,if possible.
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