1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these
precautions:
Operator Responsibility
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Know how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Understand
the use of all controls.
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Be sure that anyone who operates the lawn mower receives proper
instruction. Allowing anyone, especially children, to operate the mower
without proper instruction may result in serious injury.
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Wear long pants and protective footwear. Operating the mower while
barefoot or wearing sandals would increase the risk of injury.
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Keep all persons and pets away from the mowing area.
Blade Hazards
The blade is sharp, and it turns at high speed. Accidental contact can cause
serious injury.
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If the mower tilts or overturns, the blade will be exposed; that will increase
the risk of injury from blade contact and from thrown objects.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the cutter deck while the engine is
running.
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Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height, or performing any inspection
or maintenance.
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Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade when cleaning
out the mower deck, or when inspecting or replacing the blade Disconnect
the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental starting.
Thrown Object Hazards
Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with great force. Thrown objects may
cause serious injury or property damage.
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Before mowing, clear the lawn of sticks, stones, dog bones, and other litter
and loose objects. Mow only in daylight, so you can see and avoid objects
in the grass.
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Before starting the mower, be sure that the grass bag, grass catcher, or
side-discharge chute is in place, or that the discharge guard is closed.
0’ Release the flywheel brake lever to stop the blade before reaching areas
with gravel, loose stones, or landscaping material.
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Broken pieces thrown from a worn or damaged blade can cause serious
injury. Always inspect the blade before using the mower.
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