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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
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Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways
look down and behind before and while backing.
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Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
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Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
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If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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