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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
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NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before
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mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even with the
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blades off.
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Do not drive in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be
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seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under
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the watchful care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
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area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down
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for small children.
mow up and down slopes (10° max), not across.
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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 a slow speed while on slope or hill.
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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.
CAUTION
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It
means CAUTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
SAFETY
CAUTION
In order to prevent accidental starting
when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components 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 know to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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