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WARNING: This symbol indicates important safety
instructions. If these instructions are not followed, it
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the
operator and others. Read and understand all instructions
in this manual before attempting to operate the mower.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury.
DANGeR: This mower was built to be operated according
to the rules for safe operation that are contained in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This mower is capable of
amputating body parts and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety rules could result in serious
injury or death.
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Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
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Be sure that you are well balanced.
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Pull the mower back slowly.
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do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. do not force the
mower.
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do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Stay alert: do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are
doing. Use common sense.
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do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade can amputate hands and feet.
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do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
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Avoid dangerous environments. do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp
grass.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. do not rush a mowing job.
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Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways or roads.
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if the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the
grass catcher or unclogging the chute. the cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. do not place any part of your body in the blade area
until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
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Never operate mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch
control, or other safety device in place and in working order. do not operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. doing so can result in injury.
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