GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product
making it easy to maintain and operate.
This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these instructions are not followed, it could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator and others. Read and understand all
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the mower. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury.
DANGER
This mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation that are contained in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This mower is capable of amputating body parts and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety rules could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Use of this mower should be restricted to individuals who have read and understood and will follow
the warnings and instructions that are printed in this manual and on the mower.
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Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to assemble
and operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference, and consult it
regularly.
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Do not use the lawn mower in damp or wet conditions or operate in the rain.
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Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower and
how to disengage the power in an emergency.
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In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the
operating zone behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away
from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the
mowing area.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects
can cause serious personal injury.
