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WARNING!
This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the
medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
Do not use this machine in lightning.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION- do not touch rotating blades.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
• Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Drive up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• If the unit stops going uphill, stop the blades and back down slowly.
• Use extra care with attachments. They can change the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes over 12 degrees (of approximately 1.6 feet for every 10 feet).
• Do not mow on wet slopes.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting a foot on the ground.
• Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
WARNING!
Switch off the whole machine and remove the key before adjusting, cleaning or
maintenance. The blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off.
III. CHILDREN
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
• Young children must not be allowed to play in or be adjacent to areas where lawn mowers are being used.
Children younger than 6 years should be kept indoors during mowing.
• Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert
and turn the machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
• Children must not be allowed to ride as passengers on mowers or to be towed behind mowers in carts or
trailers. They should not be permitted to play on or around the mower when it is in use or in storage.
• Never allow children to operate lawn mowers until they have displayed the necessary levels of judgment,
strength, coordination, and maturity. They should also be educated in mower operation and safety and be
supervised by an adult before they are allowed to operate a mower by themselves.
Most children will not be ready to operate a ride on mower until at least 12 years of age.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
