SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Always wear gloves when handling the blades.
•Never wear loose clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
•Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.
•Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
•Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing grass catcher.
•Disengage the
•If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Operating on Slopes
Operating on slopes is one of the operations where the risk is greatest that the operator will lose control or the machine will tip over, which can result in serious injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel unsure, do not mow the slope.
Do as follows
•Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc.
•Watch out for and avoid running over furrows, holes, and bumps. On uneven terrain, the machine can tip more easily. Long grass can hide obstacles.
•Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
•Mow evenly and slowly.
•If the machine stops while going uphill, back down slowly.
Do not
•Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Mow side to side, not up and down.
