SAFETY
This cutting mower is capable of amputating hands & 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 in the manual and on the mower before starting.
•Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliarwiththeinstructions,tooperatethemower.
•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
•Nevercarrypassengers.
•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
•Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.
•Slowdownbeforeturning.
•Never leave a running mower unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and removekeybeforedismounting.
•Turn off blades when not mowing.
•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.
•Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
•Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
•Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into a trailer or truck. Do not ride the mower when loading&unloading.
•Always wear safetygoggles or safety glasses with side shields whenoperatingmower.
•Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protectthemselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationforwheelweightsorcounterweights.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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