Important Safe Operation Practices
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General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
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machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
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future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
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quickly.
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the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
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instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
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from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
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used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
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avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
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operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be
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bare feet or sandals.
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and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower
without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its
proper place.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
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cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
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contact or thrown object injuries.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
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roads and while not cutting grass.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any
public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
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alcohol or drugs.
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol.
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Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
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operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
