Blade Maintenance .............................................. 64
Blade Safety ..................................................... 64
Servicing the Blade Plane................................. 64
Removing and Installing the Cutting-Unit
Blade(s) ........................................................ 65
Inspecting and Sharpening the Cutting-Unit
Blade(s) ........................................................ 66
Storage ................................................................... 67
Preparing for Seasonal Storage........................ 67
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual
before starting the engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep
bystanders a safe distance away from the
machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never
allow children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine and shut off the engine before
servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this
Operator’s Manual
.
Engine Emission
Certification
The engine in this machine is EU Stage 3a compliant.
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