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mMPORTANT: This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw-
ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious
injury or death.
_I, WARNmNG: I n orderto prevent
accidentalstarting when setting up,
transporting, adjustingor making repairs,
alwaysdisconnectspark plug wire and
place wire where it cannotcontact spark
plug.
,_WARNING:
Do not coast
down a
hill in neutral,
you may lose control
of the
tractor.
Tow only the attach-
ments
that are recommended
by and
comply
with specifications
of the man-
ufacturer
of your tractor.
Use common
sense
when
towing.
Operate
only at the
lowest
possible
speed
when on a slope.
Too heavy
of a load, while
on a slope,
is
dangerous.
Tires can lose traction
with
the ground
and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
Engine
exhaust,
some
of its constituents,
and certain
vehicle
components
contain
or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth defects
or other repro-
ductive
harm.
Battery
posts, terminals
and related
accessories
contain
lead and
lead compounds,
chemicals
known to the
State of California
to cause cancer
and
birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
L GENERAL
OPERATmON
* Read,
understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions in the manual
and on the machine
before
starting.
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 blade.
Be sure the area is clear of other
people
before
mowing.
Stop machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
abso-
lutely necessary.
Always
look down and
behind
before
and while backing.
Be aware of the mower
discharge
direc-
tion and do not point it at anyone.
Do
not operate
the mower without
either
the entire
grass catcher
or the guard
in
place.
Slow down
before
turning.
Never leave a running
machine
unat-
tended.
Always
turn off blades,
set
parking
brake, stop engine,
and remove
keys before
dismounting.
Turn off blades
when
not mowing.
Stop engine
before
removing
grass
catcher
or unclogging
chute.
Mow only in daylight
or good artificial
light.
Do not operate
the machine
while
under
the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
Watch
for traffic when
operating
near or
crossing
roadways.
Use extra care when
loading
or un-
loading
the machine
into a trailer or
truck.
Data indicates
that operators,
age 60
years and above,
are involved
in a large
percentage
of riding mower-related
in-
juries.
These
operators
should
evaluate
their ability to operate
the riding mower
safely
enough
to protect
themselves
and
others from serious
injury.
Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves
or
other debris
build-up
which
can touch
hot exhaust
/ engine
parts and burn.
Do
not allow the mower
deck to plow leaves
or other debris
which can cause
build-
up to occur. Clean
any oil or fuel
spillage
before
operating
or storing
the
machine.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storage.
H. SLOPE OPERATmON
Slopes
are a major
factor
related
to loss-
of-control
and tipover
accidents,
which
can
result in severe
injury
or death.
All slopes
require
extra
caution.
If you cannot
back
up the slope
or if you feel uneasy
on it, do
not mow it.
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