Swisher FC11544BS, Owner'S Manual

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This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and
throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
• Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it
cannot contact the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting of the engine
when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
• Keep all shields and guards in place.
• Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine. Know
the positions and operations of all controls before you operate this
machine. Check all of the controls in a safe area before starting to work
with this machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions
to operate this machine.
Never allow children to operate this machine.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Be aware of the
mower discharge direction and do not point at anyone.
Stop the machine
if anyone enters the mowing area. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them
.
Keep children under the watchful care
of another responsible adult.
• No riders!
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