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.
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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,
SAFETY
Read the operator's manual before starting the machine
Clear the area of objects before mowing
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