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Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing.Stop machineif anyone
enters the area.
Nevercarry passengersor children
evenwith the bladesoff.
Do not mow in reverseunless abso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and
behind beforeand while backing.
Nevercarry children.They may fall off
and be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
Be alert and turn machineoff if children
enter the area.
Beforeand 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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