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I.GENERAL OPERATION
1.Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
2.Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
3.Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate this machine.
4.Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc, which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the
handle when the motor is running.
5.Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6.Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
7.Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while
moving backward.
8.Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward to the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
9.Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
10.Never leave a running machine unattended.
11.Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
12.Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
13.Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
14.Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; walk; never run.
15.Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting.
16.If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibrations are generally a warning of trouble.
17.Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
18.See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
II.SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks. or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fail
accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fail accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.
III.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of responsible adult other than the
operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a
child.
IV.SERVIC
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Never do anything to
