Keep children out of the mowing area and in the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Personal Protection
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back
hair that may get caught in rotating parts.
Wear adequate outer garments.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation. Wear adequate safety gear, protective
gloves and footwear.
Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
ALWAYS wear eye protection when operating
machine.
Before Operating
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
Maintain the machine to be in compliance with the
maintenance schedule.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from
around muffler and engine, to help prevent fires.
Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
Inspect unit before each use for missing or damaged
decals and shields, correctly operating safety
interlock system, and deterioration of grass
catchers. Replace or repair as needed.
Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning
properly. DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock is
damaged or disabled.
Start and operate unit only when standing at a safe
distance. Steering control joystick must be in neutral
and PTO disengaged when starting engine.
NEVER interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection provided by a
safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel-soaked debris.
Operation
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
NEVER operate machine in a closed or poorly-
ventilated area.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition.
Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or
explosion.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered or brush-covered land
unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal
laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be
maintained in effective working order by operator.
DO NOT operate machine while feeling tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to
cool.
DO NOT operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard or other safety devices in
place and working.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch
points.
Avoid slippery surfaces. ALWAYS be sure of your
footing.
NEVER carry passengers or ride on machine for any
reason.
NEVER direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
surfaces.
NEVER engage PTO when attachment, including
mower blades, is not in use. ALWAYS turn off power
to attachment when not in active use such as
traveling or crossing driveways.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine and
allow moving parts to stop before approaching
machine.
NEVER engage PTO while raising the attachment,
including mower blades, or when attachment is in
the raised position.
Keep safety devices or guards in place and
functioning properly. NEVER modify or remove
safety devices.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
Slow down before turning.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
NEVER leave a running machine unattended.
ALWAYS turn off blade(s), stop engine, remove key,
and set parking brake when leaving stopped
machine unattended.
Disengage blade(s) when not mowing. Shut off
engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete
stop before cleaning the machine, removing the
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you
can safely control and the unit can safely handle.
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