•Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat | inspect | the machine. Repair, | if necessary, |
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,Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
other debris | or | fuel | before | operating. Stop machine ifanyone | |||
spillage and | remove | de- | enters | the | area° | ||
bris. Allow machine | to cool before | storing. | • Nevercarry | passengers. | |||
. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary° Always look down and behind before and while backing.
°Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation_ Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another
ride and be run over or backed over by the machine_
•Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator_
•Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
•Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children°
•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.
oChoose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the
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•Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope, If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the sloper
•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly,
•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible°
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