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, stop
engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
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Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut
off engine and wait for all parts to come to a
complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge chute.
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Operate machine only in daylight or good
artifi cial light.
SAFETY
Read the operator's manual before starting the machine
Clear the area of objects before mowing
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