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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and slip accidents,
which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on it do not trim it.
Slope Operation
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DO: Trim across the face of a slope and not up and down.
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DO: Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
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DO: W atch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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DO NOT: Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could
loose footing or balance.
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DO NOT: Trim excessively steep slopes
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DO NOT: Trim on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
Children
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K eep children out of the area and under the w atchful care of another
responsible adult.
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B e alert and turn the m achine off if children enter the area.
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B efore and w hen backing, look behind and dow n for sm all children.
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N ever allow children to operate this m achine.
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U se extra care w hen approaching blind corners, shru bs, trees or other objects
that m ay obstruct vision.
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U se extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flam m able and
vapors are explosive.
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U se only an approved container.
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N ever rem ove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling. D o not sm oke
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N ever refuel the m achine indoors.
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N ever store the m achine or fuel container where there is an open flam e, such
as a water heater.
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N ever run a m achine inside a closed area.
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Keep nuts and bolts tight and equipm ent in good condition.
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N ever tam per with safety devices.
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Keep m achine free of grass, leaves or other debris build up. C lean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow m achine to cool before storing.
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Stop and inspect the equipm ent if you strike an object. R epair if necessary
before restarting.
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N ever m ake repairs or adjustm ents with the engine running.
Service
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