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Mo_e? blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Neve r carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary.Atways look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Neverca_--ryc-hiicken. T hey 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 _d
when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15• Max), not
across.
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• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TIONI!! BECOME AWAREI!! YOUR SAFE-
TY IS INVOLVED.
,_CAUTiON:
In order to prevent acciden-
"tal
sta:rtir_gwhen setting:up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always discon-
nect spark plug wire andplace
wire where
_ it cannot contact spark plug.
• 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 losefraction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
• Do not tum on slopes unless nece.ssary,
and then, rum slowly and gradually
downhill,if possible.
_WARNING:
The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of Calif_)mia to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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