IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This symbol is used to call attention to safe-
ty precautions that should be followed by
the operator to avoid accidents. When you
see this symbol, carefully read the message
that follows and heed its advice. Failure to
comply with safety precautions could result
in death or serious bodily injury.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen-
dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury,
reduction of efficiency and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct deficiencies prompt-
ly. Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations when using this machine.
Additional safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific operating and maintenance proce-
dures. Read this manual and review the safety precaution information often until you know the limitations.
1.
Read the Operator’s Manual. (Persons who cannot read must have the information explained) Failure
to read the Operator’s Manual is considered a misuse of this equipment.
2.
Become familiar with all the machine’s controls and all the caution, warning and danger decals affixed
to the machine before attempting to start or operate.
3.
Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk around inspection and check for obvious
defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any deficiency before
starting.
4.
Do not allow children to operate the cutter. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
5.
Do not carry passengers.
6.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. The operator
should cease mowing whenever anyone comes within the operating area.
7.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.
8.
Stop the cutter engine, towing vehicle engine, and set towing vehicle parking brake before leaving
operator’s position.
9. Stop the cutter engine, towing vehicle engine, disconnect spark plug wire, set towing vehicle brake,
and listen to make certain cutter blade has stopped rotating before making any repairs or adjustments.
10. Stop cutter engine when transporting or not in use.
11. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended, such as shifting into neutral, setting
the parking brake, stopping both engines and removing the key.
12. Do not stop, start or turn suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of
slopes, never across the face.
13. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of
control. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.
14. Stay alert for holes, rocks, stumps and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
15. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
16. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
17. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in the towing vehicle owner’s manual.
18. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove the fuel cap of, or add gasoline to, a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
C. Open doors if the engine is running in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the
engine indoors.
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