•
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
•
Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when
making turns. Look behind and to the side
before changing directions.
•
Slow down and use caution when crossing
roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
•
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
•
Do not operate the mower under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use extreme care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
Slope Operation
•
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. Wheels dropping over edges
can cause rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
•
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause
sliding and loss of control.
•
Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
•
Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand
trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks
or water.
•
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
•
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
that change the operating angle, as rough
terrain could overturn the machine.
•
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill
because the mower may tip backwards.
•
Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels
may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss
of braking and steering.
•
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on
a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
•
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to
improve stability.
•
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause loss of control.
Maintenance and storage
•
Disengage drives, lower implement, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
•
Clean grass and debris from cutting units,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
•
Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame.
•
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
•
Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
•
Use jack stands to support components when
required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components
with stored energy.
•
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
•
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing them. Only replace blades. Never
straighten or weld them.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the
engine running.
•
Charge batteries in an open well ventilated
area, away from spark and flames. Unplug
charger before connecting or disconnecting
from battery. Wear protective clothing and use
insulated tools.
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