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Be sure the area is clear of other people
before
mowing.
Stop machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
Never carry passengers
or children
even with the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse
unless abso-
lutely necessary.
Always
look down and
behind
before
and while
backing.
Never carry children.
They may fall off
and be seriously
injured
or interfere
with
safe machine
operation.
Keep children
out of the mowing
area
and under the watchful
care of another
responsible
adult.
Be alert and turn machine
off if children
enter
the area.
Before
and 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.
Tall
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.
If machine
stops while
going uphill,
disengage
blades,
shift into reverse
and
back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes
unless
necessary,
and then, turn slowly
and gradually
downhill,
if possible.
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