Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them
carefully.
WARNING!
THIS CUTTING MACHINE
CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET AND
THROW OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBEY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING!
CHILDREN CAN BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS
EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and obey all the
safety instruction that follow.
Protecting Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are frequently attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity.
Do not
think that children will
stay where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the
watchful care of a responsible adult
other than
the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters
the area.
•
Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
•
Do not let children operate the machine.
•
Use extreme care when going near blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that can
block your view of a child.
General Operation
•
Read, understand, and obey all instructions on
the machine and in the manual before starting.
•
It is recommended that someone knows that
you are mowing and can give aid if there is an
injury or accident.
•
Those who operate, maintain, and/or service
this machine must first read and understand this
Operator Manual. Local laws can regulate the
age of the user. The owner is responsible for
training the users of this equipment.
•
The owner and operator of this equipment
can prevent accidents and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other persons and/or property.
•
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the machine. Keep away from the
discharge opening at all times.
•
Only let responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
•
Clean the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown
by the blades.
•
Be sure the area is has no bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if someone enters the
area.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless fully necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
•
Do not point discharged material toward
someone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material can ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blades when
going across gravel surfaces.
•
Do not operate machine without the full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety
devices in place and working.
•
Slow down before turning.
•
Always turn off blades, stop engine and remove
keys before dismounting.
•
Do not carry passengers. The machine is only
intended for use by one person.
•
Operate the machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
•
Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off
engine and wait for all parts to come to a full
stop before cleaning the machine, removing
the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge
guard.
•
Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Look for traffic when operating near or going
across roadways.
•
Use more care when loading or removing the
machine into a trailer or truck.
•
Always wear eye protection when operating
machine.
•
Wear correct Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) while operating this machine, including
(at a minimum) sturdy footwear, eye protection,
and hearing protection. Do not mow in shorts
and/or footwear with open toes.
•
Data shows that operators age 60 years and
above are involved in a large percentage of
mower-related injuries. These operators must
evaluate if they can safely operate the mower
sufficiently to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
•
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other
debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust or
engine parts and burn. Do not let the mower
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