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Work precautions
Never operate the side clutch levers on a running board
When loading or unloading the mower from a truck or van, drive the mower at the lowest speed, on a
fixed course that prevents course changes on the running board. Never operate the side clutch levers
or drive clutch lever to change course or stop. Do not set the gear shift lever to the neutral position.
If an emergency situation arises, stop the engine.
If not followed:
May lead to falls or other accidents.
Fasten the mower to the truck securely with ropes.
When transporting the mower in a truck or van, lock the mower’s wheels and fasten it securely in place
with ropes.
If not followed:
The mower may fall out of the vehicle.
Watch out for obstacles behind you when reversing
Pay adequate attention to obstacles behind you when reversing the mower.
If not followed:
The operator may become trapped by the obstacle, or suffer a fall resulting in injury or death.
Keep people away from the mower while working
Stop operation if people or pets come near the mower
while you are working.
If not followed:
Stones or other foreign objects struck by the running blades may
fly out and cause death or injury.
Use a running board of adequate strength, length and width.
The running board used to load the mower aboard a truck or van must have a loading capacity of at
least 0.5 t, be long enough to tilt the mower by no more than 14° (at least 4 times the truck bed
height), and have a width of at least 30 cm.
If not followed:
May lead to falls or other accidents.
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DANGER
CAUTION
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CAUTION