sAFetY
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Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on •
the machine and in the manual before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or •
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar •
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, •
etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
blades.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before •
operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
Never carry passengers. The machine is only •
intended for use by one person.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely •
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. •
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blades when crossing
gravel surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the entire grass •
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices
in place and working
Slow down before turning.•
Never leave a running machine unattended. •
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop
engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut •
off engine and wait for all parts to come to a
complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge guard.
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Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine
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Clear the area of objects before mowing
WARNING!
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE
OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET
AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE
TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING!
This symbol means that important
safety instructions need to be
emphasized. It concerns your safety.