Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
WARNING!
This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It
concerns your safety.
IMPORTANT: 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.
General Operation
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Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual before starting.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times.
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up
and thrown by the blades.
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Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
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Never carry passengers. The machine is
only intended for use by one person.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
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Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blades when crossing gravel
surfaces.
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Do not operate machine without the
entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or
other safety devices in place and working
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Slow down before turning.
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Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operator's manual before starting the
machine
Clear the area of objects before mowing
Never take passengers
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