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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 confined
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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Never operate the sod cutter without
good visibility or light.
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Be careful when cutting in hard ground. If
you lose 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.
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Do not operate the sod cutter while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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