SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respon- sible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (10 ° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use a slow speed while on slope or hill. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disen- gage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
CAUTION
Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TIONIH BECOME ALERT[[[ YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or mak- ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
CAUTION
Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the mower.
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