SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. 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.
General Use
•Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them.
•Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the safety decals.
•Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are familiar with its use.
•Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine, engage the drive, or run the machine.
•Make sure animals and people maintain a safe distance from the machine.
•Stop the machine if someone enters the work area.
•Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that may become caught in the blades and thrown out.
•Beware of the discharge chute and do not point it at any one. Do not use the machine without the discharge chute in place.
•Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you clean the discharge deck.
•Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.
•Remember that the operator is responsible for dangers or accidents.
•Shut down the blades when not mowing.
Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine
Clear the area of objects before mowing
