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model number 060-0739-0
result in severe injury. Operation on all
slopes requires extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes;
never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps,
rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or
excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip and fall
accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs,
ditches, or embankments. You
could lose your footing or balance.
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.
1. Keep children out of the mowing
area and under the watchful care
of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a
child enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the
machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may block your
view of a child.
SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to
ensure the equipment is in a safe
working condition.
2. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation
regularly.
3. Keep machine free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up.
4. If you strike a foreign object, stop
and inspect the machine. Repair, if
necessary, before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or
repairs with the motor running.
6. Always unplug electric mowers
before adjusting, cleaning, or
repairing.
7. Check grass collection components
and the discharge guard frequently
and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when
necessary.
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
9. Maintain or replace safety and
instruction labels, as necessary.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR
WALK-BEHIND MOWERS
1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Training
a) Read the operating and service
instruction manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
b) Never allow children to operate a
power mower.
c) Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets.
d) Do not use a mower for any
job except that for which it is
PRODUC
T SAFETY
