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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are for your safety. Read them thoroughly & carefully.
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.
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Remember:
The operator is responsible for
avoiding dangers or accidents.
WARNING
When using the machine, approved personal
protective equipment shall be used. Personal
protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
injury, but it will reduce the degree of injury if an
accident does occur. Ask your retailer for help in
choosing the right equipment.
Inspect the attachment and tractor before each use.
Make sure all hardware is in place and tightened
properly.
Make sure this attachment is in good operating
condition and properly connected and secured.
Check and double check that the drive line PTO locking
collar moves freely and is securely engaged to the
tractor’s PTO groove.
Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear
protective shoes or boots.
Always wear protective glasses or full visor and hearing
protection when assembling or operating.
Never wear loose clothing that can get caught in
moving parts.
Check that any safety or informational decals are in
place and legible. Replace any damaged decals.
Safety instructions continued on next page .
General Use:
Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on
the machine before starting it. Ensure that you
understand them and then abide by them.
Learn how to use the machine, operate its controls
safely, how to stop quickly, and recognize safety decals.
DO NOT use this machine without the tractor in
place and both machines properly connected.
Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are
familiar with its use and operation.
Make sure nobody else is in the area of the machine
when you start the engine, engage the drive, or operate
the machine.
Stop the machine if someone enters the work area.
Clear the area of any objects such as stones, toys, etc.
that may be caught or thrown by the blades.
DO NOT use this machine without the Guards or
Belt Covers in place.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before
performing maintenance checks.
Never attempt to inspect the PTO shaft with the engine
running and always remove the ignition key and spark
plug wires before clearing debris.
Never take passengers. The machine is only intended
for use by one person.
Always look around before and during reversing
maneuvers.
Slow down before turning.
Disengage the blades when not mowing.
Be careful when rounding fixed obstacles so that the
blades do not hit them.
Extreme caution should be used when utilizing the
equipped lights in low light conditions.
Keep the machine a safe distance from holes or other
irregularities in the ground.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol or if you are taking other drugs or
medications that can affect your vision, judgment or
coordination.
Beware of traffic when working near or crossing a road.
Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine
running.
Always disengage the blades, engage the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key
before leaving the machine.
Never allow children or other persons not trained in the
use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at
hand when using the machine.
Always make sure long hair is not left down when
servicing and/or operating the machine. Make sure hair
is out of the way of any moving parts or pinch points.