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MPORTANT: This cuttingmachine iscapable of amputatinghands and feet and
throwingobects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could resultin
seriousinjup/or death.
I, GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow art
instructions in the manua_and on the
machine beforestarting.
, Only allow responsibleadults, who are
familiarwiththe instructions,to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects suchas
rocks,toys,wire, etc., whichcould be
picked upand thrownby the blade,
• Be surethe area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carP/passengers.
• Do notmow in reverse unlese abso-
lutely necessary. A(ways look down
and behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
directionand do notpoint it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without
eitherthe entire grasscatcher or the
guard in place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a runningmachine
unattended. Always turnoff blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off bladeswhen not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcheror uncioggiogchute.
• Mow only in daylightor good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine white
under the influence of alcoholor drugs.
• Watch fortraff_ when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when ioadiog or
unloadingthe machine intoa trailer or
truck.
• Data indicatesthat operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage of ridingmower-
related injuries. These operators
shouldevaluate their ability to operate
the ridingmower safely enough to
protectthemselves and othersfrom
serious injury.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are amajor factorrelated to loss-of-
control and tipover accidents, which can
resultin severe in ury or death. Allslopes
requireextracautlen. Ifyoucannotback up
the slope or ifyoufeel uneasyonit, donot
mow it.
• Mow up and downslopes, not across.
• Remove obstaclessuch as rocks,tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps.
Uneven terrain couldoverturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide ob_
staeles.
• Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear
so that you wiltnot have to stopor shift
whiteon the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-
dationsfor wheel weightsor counter-
weights to improvestability.
• Use extra care with grasscatchersor
other attachments. These can change
the stabilityofthe machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopesslow
and gradual, Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope. If
fires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
saP/, end then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill,if possible,
• Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches,or
embankments. The mower could
suddenly turnover if a wheel isover
the edge ofa cliffor ditch, or ifan edge
caves in.
• Oo notmow on wet grass.Reduced
tractioncould cause sliding.
• Do not try tostabilizethe machine by
puttingyour foot onthe ground.
• Do notuse grass catcheron steep
slopes.
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