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BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER.
DANGER
The mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions
on the mower and in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to you or bystanders.
2. Avoid Dangerous Environments
a. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
b. Do not operate the mower when you are tired.
c. Do not use this mower if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.
3. Make sure all fasteners are tight and safety devices (guards, shields, blade control, etc.) are in place and working
correctly. Inspect mower for damaged parts. Replace any damaged parts.
4. Dress properly when operating the mower.
a. Always wear substantial footwear that provides protection and reliable footing. Never operate the mower in
bare feet or sandals.
b. Heavy long pants, steel-toed boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt are recommended.
c. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving parts of the mower.
5. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
6. Operate the mower only in daylight or good lighting conditions.
7. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all foreign objects such as rocks, wire,
toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade.
WARNING
This mower can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
WHILE OPERATING THE MOWER
1. Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.
2. Do not operate the mower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
DANGER
Never start or run the mower inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
WARNING
Tragic accidents can occur if you are not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and mow-
ing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
3. Only well instructed and responsible adults should operate the mower. Never allow children to operate the mower.
4. Keep children and bystanders out of the mowing area. Keep children under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
5. Be alert and turn the mower engine off if anyone enters the mowing area.
6. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your view of a child.
7. Never leave a running mower unattended.
8. Do not pull the mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. When moving the mower backwards, look down and
behind for small children and foreign objects. Take extreme care when moving the mower backwards to keep your
feet clear of the mower and to maintain your footing and balance.
DANGER
Do not put hands or feet near or under the mower. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
9. Do not operate mower without the entire discharge guard, trailing rear shield, blade control or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
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