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mMPORTANT: This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throw-
ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious
injury or death.
_WARNING: In orderto preventac-
cidental starting when setting up, trans-
porting,adjustingor making repairs,
alwaysdisconnectspark plug wire and
place wire where it cannotcontact spark
ug.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral,you may losecontrol of the tractor.
_WARNING: Tow only the attachments
that are recommendedby and complywith
specificationsof the manufacturerof your
tractor.Use commonsense when towing.
Operateonly at the lowestpossiblespeed
when on a slope. Tooheavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can
losetraction with the groundand cause
,_u
to lose control
of your tractor.
WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known to
the State of California
to cause cancer
and
birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
_WARNING:
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
OPERATION
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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