SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 and feet, and
throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s 44” Trail Cutter. Before operating
your cutter, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions
and other instructions explained in this manual. As with all power
equipment, lawn mowers and cutters can be potentially dangerous if
improperly used.
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Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
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Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the
spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
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Keep all shields and guards in place.
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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.
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Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this
machine.
Never allow children to operate this machine.
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be picked up and
thrown by the blade.
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Be aware of the cutters
discharge direction and do not point at anyone.
Stop the machine
if anyone enters the
cutting area. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them
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Keep children
under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
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No riders!
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Do not mow in reverse.
Always look down and behind before and during backing.
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