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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may
be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate this machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when
the engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
• Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving
backward.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may
ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective devices
in place and working.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the
chute.
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Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; walk, never run.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the motor.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.
2. SLOPE OPERATION
• Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
3. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Stay alert, and turn the mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing area.
• Never allow children to operate the machine
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your view
of a child who may run into the path of the mower.
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