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Use caution when operati ng the machine near buildings, shrubs and trees, as damage and
accidents can occur.
If you do hit something, switch off the engine immediately. Confirm that
the blades have stopped moving and then check them for damage such as bending and
twisting. Check all areas of the machine for damage and have parts repaired or replaced if
necessary.
Using the machine on slopes
W hen 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.
Do not operate the ma chine on sl opes of more than 15°.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
W hen changing direction on a slope, do it slowly and carefully. The machine could roll over
causing injury and accidents.
Do not operate the machine on wet slopes. It is easy to slip on wet grass and suffer injury and
accidents.
Look out for holes in the g round and protruding tree roots. Als o look out for obstructions t hat
could be hidden in long weeds and brush. The handlebars can be taken from your control,
causing injury and accidents.
W hen operating on slopes, do not leave the machine with its clutch of f or the speed change
lever in neutral. The machine could run out of control, causing injury and accidents .
Children
W hen operating this machine, be particularly aware of children. Children are often interested in
mowers and may be drawn to you. As chi ldren may not be concentrating on their surroundings,
tragic accidents can occur if you take you eyes off them. Please treat the following points with
great care.
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.
Switch off the engine immediately if children enter the area where you are working.
Do not allow children to operate the machine. Furthermore, check and obey local law which
may place age li mits on the operation of machinery.
Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, and trees which block your line of sight.
Such obstructions can hide children from view.
