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Using the machine on slopes
When operating on slopes, serious accidents can be caused by you slipping and the machine
rolling over. Be especially careful when working in such areas and stop operating the machine
immediately if you feel in any danger at all.
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Do not operate the machine on slopes of more than 20°.
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Do not operate the machine on wet slopes. It is easy to slip on wet grass and suffer injury and
accidents.
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Look out for holes in the ground and protruding tree roots. Also look out for obstructions that
could be hidden in long weeds and brush. The handlebars can be taken from your control,
causing injury and accidents.
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When operating on slopes, do not leave the machine with its clutch off or the speed change
lever in neutral or try to change speed at all. The machine could run out of control, causing
injury and accidents.
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When operating on slopes of 5° to 20°, please be sure to keep the load below 300lbs.
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When operating on slopes, go up and down in a straight line. Especially when carrying a load,
there is a danger of the machine tipping over if you try to traverse a slope.
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Before descending a slope, stop the machine once, select a low speed with the speed change
lever, be sure to engage the engine brake and drive at a reduced speed. If you fail to
sufficiently reduce your speed while descending a slope and then suddenly engage the brakes,
there is a danger the machine could kick up and tip forward.
Children
When operating this machine, be particularly aware of children. Children are often interested in
this kind of machine and may be drawn to you. As children may not be concentrating on their
surroundings, tragic accidents can occur if you take your eyes off them. Please treat the
following points with great care.
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Do not allow children to come into the area where you are working. Make sure that young
children are securely in the care of an adult other than the operator.
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Switch off the engine immediately if children enter the area where you are working.
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Do not allow children to operate the machine. Furthermore, check and obey local law which
may place age limits on the operation of machinery.
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Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, and trees which block your line of sight.
Such obstructions can hide children from view.
Parking
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Park on ground that is flat and firm underfoot, not in a place that may be dangerous.
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Do not park on slopes.
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If you must leave this machine unattended, be sure to confirm that the parking brake is ON and
that the engine is switched OFF. For safety reasons, please also put the fuel valve in the OFF
position.
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Do not park on combustible material such as grass or straw. There is a danger of a fire being
started by hot exhaust pipes and exhaust gas.
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