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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below and on the machine could result in electric shock, fire, serious personal injury
and/or death.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Avoid dangerous environment — Do not use the lawn mower in damp or wet conditions or
operate in the rain.
• Keep children away — Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 100 ft. away. Stop the
mower and turn off the machine if anyone enters the area.
• 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.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator.
• Be alert; stop and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children, bystanders, and pets.
• Be especially careful before and when backing with the bagger kit installed, as it may limit
visibility. Always look closely behind and down for small children, bystanders, and pets, and
move the mower slowly.
• Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
WARNING!
CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 16
years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view of a child.
• Dress properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. The use of rubber gloves and substantial, fully enclosed footwear with good traction is
recommended when using this mower.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking pedal, turn off
the mower and remove key before dismounting.
• Check brake operation before each use and frequently during use. Adjust and service as
required.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area, which is located under the mower deck and
inside the side discharge chute. Keep clear of the side discharge chute opening at all times.
Do not reach under the mower deck.
