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o Never make adjustments
orrepairs with
theengine r unning.
Grass c atcher components
aresubject
towear, damage, and deterioration,
which could e xpose m oving p arts or
allow objects tobethrown. Frequently
check c omponents
andreplace with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
Mower blades a resharp andcancut.
Wrap t heMade(s) orwear g loves, and
useextra caution w hen servicing them.
Check b rake operation frequently.
Adjust and Service asrequired.
Besure thearea isclear o fother people
before m owing. Stop machine ifanyone
enters t hearea.
Never carry passengers.
- Donot m ow inreverse unless a bsolute-
lynecessary.
Always l ook down and
behind b efore a nd while backing.
®Never carry children. They may falloff
andbeseriously injured o rinterfere with
safe machine operation.
• Keep children out o fthemowing area
and under thewatchful care ofanother
responsible
adult.
- Bealert a nd turn machine offifchildren
enter t he area.
Before a nd when backing, look behind
and
down for small children.
® Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not
across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Taft
grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
,_Look
for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-
TY IS INVOLVED.
_ACAUTION:
In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
,_WARNING:
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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