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Safety Information
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe
injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes
before operating this mower on a sloped or hilly area. Do not mow a slope that has an angle greater
than 15°.
• Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on a slope.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., that can be tripped over or
thrown by the blade.
• Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the blade/
motor control handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or
balance.
• Do not mow a slope that has an angle greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge.
• Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.
CHILDREN
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children. Keep children
out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. Stay alert, and turn
the mower off if a child enters the mowing area. Look behind and down for small children before
and while moving backwards. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of
the mower.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this mower. Children who are 14 years
of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this
manual, and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
