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Operator Safety

WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects ! that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these

instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.

							PREPARATION
			WARNING
							1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings
			POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon				in this manual and on the mower, engine and attach-
			monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You				ments. Know the controls and the proper use of the
			CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell				mower before starting.
			exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monox-				2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the
			ide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
			product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a				machine and only after proper instruction.
			doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.				3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are
	• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and						involved in a large percentage of mower-related injuries.
		vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and					These operators should evaluate their ability to operate
		potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.
	• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon						the mower safely enough to protect themselves and oth-
		monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s					ers from serious injury.
		instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.					4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and
	• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspac-						vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel con-
				Reproduction11. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
		es, sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or open-					tainer. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine
		ing doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly
		build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product					unning. Add fuel outdoors o ly with engine stopped and
		has shut off.					c ol. Clean sp lled fuel a d oil from machine. DO NOT
	• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust						smoke.
		away from occupied spaces.					5. Check he area be m wed and remove all objects
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN							su h as oys, w re, rocks, limbs and other objects that
	Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is n				alert		mowing. Also note the location of holes, stumps, and
	the presence of children. Children are often attracted to						other possible hazards.
	the machine and the mowing activity.			ever assume that			6. Keep people and pets out of the mowing area.
	children will remain where you last saw them.						Immediately, STOP Blade, Stop engine and Stop mower
1.		KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the					if anyone enters the area.
		watchful care of a responsible adult other than the oper-					7. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
		ator.		Not			other safety devices frequently for proper operation and
2.		DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is				er-	location.
3.		ated and turn machine OFF if anyone ent			rs the ar	a.	8. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if
		DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to op rate machine.					damaged.
4.		ALLOW only responsible adults & teenag			rs with mature		9. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses,
		judgment under close adult supervision to op rate					long pants and substantial footwear. DO NOT mow
5.		machine.					barefooted or with sandals.
		DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely					10. Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in
		necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down for chil-					preparation for emergencies.
		dren, pets and hazards before and while backing.					into a trailer or truck.
	6. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,
		shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.					12. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of
SLOPE OPERATION							wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent
							injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn
1.		Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall acci-					spots.

dents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, DO NOT mow it.

2.Mow across slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes. DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stabil- ity or traction is in doubt. Refer to the Slope Guide at the back of this manual.

3.Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach- ments; these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.

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