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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of
trouble.
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Stop the engine when leaving the operating
position, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, and inspections.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the power take-
off, raise the attachment, shift into neutral, stop the
engine.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspection, shut off
the engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
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Do not operate the engine in a confi ned space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
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Never operate the machine without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
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Keep all bystanders (including children) and pets
out of the sod cutting area. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children in the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to cut too deep at too fast a rate.
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Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of the machine (such as
wheel weight, counterweights, and the like).
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Be careful when cutting in hard ground. If you
loose control, let go of the handles and do not
restrain the machine.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
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Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the cutting blade.
10
SAFETY
Movement/Transport
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To turn and steer the machine, press down on the
handle and turn on the back wheels.
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Turn off the engine and allow it to cool at least 2
minutes before transport.
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We recommend only loading and unloading in the
transport mode on a well secured ramp, do not lift,
the unit is too heavy.
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Fasten the machine properly in place with
approved fasteners, such as tension belts,
chains or straps. Always check that you are in
compliance with applicable traffi c regulations
before transporting the machine.
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Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe
loading, unloading, transport, and storage of
machine.
Storage
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources
are present, such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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Store the machine with the fuel valve closed.
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Store the machine in a locked space away
from children and adults untrained in use of
the machine.
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Always refer to the operator's manual for
important details if the sod cutter is to be
stored for an extended period.
Children
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Serious accidents can occur if you fail to be on
guard for children in the vicinity of the machine.
Never assume that children will stay put where
you last saw them.
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Keep children away from the machine.
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Keep children away from the sod cutting area and
under close supervision by another adult.
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Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if
children enter the work area.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees
or other objects that block your view.
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