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Exercise extreme caution when operating or working on a
slope.
The balance of the machine worsens on slopes and bumps. Be sure
to reduce your speed sufficiently and to operate the machine and work
slowly.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the machine to overturn or
fall, resulting in damage to the machine.
Do not operate the machine near or around people.
Do not operate the machine when children, golfers, or other adults are
present
.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause personal injury or injury to
others.
Inspect the machine and perform maintenance immediately
if an unusual vibration occurs.
If an unusual vibration occurs, stop the engine immediately, inspect the
machine and try to identify the cause. Make repairs if necessary.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause an accident or injury, or the
machine to malfunction.
Do not take your eyes off the road ahead. Do not operate
the machine with no hands.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause personal injury or material
damage.
When leaving the machine
Stop the machine on a flat, stable surface, turn the engine off, set the
parking brake, lower the rake, and then remove key from ignition switch.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the machine to
spontaneously move and cause an accident.
Do not carry passengers.
This machine can carry only one person.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause an unexpected accident.
Precautions for operating on slopes
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When operating on a slope, the ground may be uneven and
there may be bumps and rocks. As these may cause the
machine to suddenly tilt, never operate the machine on a slope
of 15 degrees or more.
7. After operating the machine
and when storing the machine
Add oil and refuel when the engine is cool.
Do not add oil or refuel when the engine is running or if the engine is
hot.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the fuel to ignite, resulting in
a fire.
Do not open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot.
When the radiator is hot, do not open the radiator cap.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause scalding water to be
expelled, which may result in burns.
Cover the machine with a sheet after it has sufficiently
cooled down.
Only cover the machine with a sheet after the muffler and engine have
sufficiently cooled down.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause a fire.
Install and remove the battery by following the correct
procedure.
To install the battery, connect the positive (+) battery cable first. To
remove the battery, disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause a short circuit, which may
cause burns and a fire.
Perform inspections and maintenance on a flat, stable
surface.
For inspections and maintenance, bring the machine to a stop on a flat,
stable surface to ensure that the machine will not overturn or move and
then lower the rake.
* Failure to follow this precaution may cause the machine to overturn and
cause an unexpected accident.
