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Safe operation requires your full attention.
Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of
loose-fitting clothing. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Always wear
long pants, safety glasses, ear protection and safety shoes when operating this machine.
Always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating the mower.
Always be aware of what is behind the machine
before backing up.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing up. When moving in
reverse,
SLOWLY
pull right and left Drive Control Bars rearward and avoid sudden movement. Rapid
movement of the Drive Control Bars in either direction could result in a reaction of the machine that can
cause serious injury.
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Never attempt high speed maneuvering
, especially in crowded, congested areas or on slopes.
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Never allow persons to operate this machine without proper
instruction or allow children to operate
machine. Allow only responsible adults who have read and understand these INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE
to operate this machine. Never put hands or feet under any part of the machine while it is running.
Never carry passengers.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone
. Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Always disengage the blades and wait for
them to stop before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Always keep clear of the mower blades and
attachments during their operation. Turn off blades when not mowing.
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Slow down before turning
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Turn the key to the OFF position, remove key and disconnect battery cables by pulling rearward on
RED BATTERY QUICK DISCONNECT HANDLE
in battery box compartment before removing the
grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the machine
running.
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Turn the key to the OFF position, remove key, and make sure the blades have stopped before cleaning.
Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area.
Never use your hand!
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Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Exercise caution when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
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If any attachment or additional weight is mounted on the rear or side of the unit (depending on model),
any rapid movement in either direction could result in a reaction of the machine that can cause serious
injury.
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Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping battery compartment, motor
compartment, deck and operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, and
other debris.
