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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readand followall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and
leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato
causecancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Thisattachmentwas builtto be usedaccordingto the safeopera-
tion practicesin this manual.Carelessnessor error onthe part of
the operatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Mowersarecapableof
amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observe
the followingsafetyinstructionsas wellas the instructionsprovided
withyour mower,could resultin seriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof thispowermachineto
personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instruc-
tionsin this manualandon the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL OPERATION
,, Read,understand,and followall instructionson your equipmentand
intheir manualsbeforeattemptingto assembleand operate.Keepthis
manualina safe placefor futureand regularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
,, Tohelpavoid bladecontact or a thrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenand petsat least 75 feetfrom the mowerwhile it is in
operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.
,, Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be used.Remove
all stones,sticks, wire, bones, toys,and other foreignobjectswhich
couldbe picked up and thrownby the blade(s).Thrownobjects can
causeseriouspersonalinjury.
,, Alwayswearsafetyglasses or safetygogglesduringoperationand while
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjects
whichricochet can causeseriousinjuryto the eyes.
,, Do not operatethe mowerwithoutthe dischargecoveror entire grass
catcherinits properplace.A missingor damageddischargecoveror
grass bagattachmentcomponentmay result inthrown objectsor blade
contactinjuries.
,, Do not puthands or feet near rotatingparts or underthe cutting deck.
Contactwiththe blade(s) can amputatehandsand feet.
,, Shut off mower'sengineand waitfor bladesto come to a completestop
beforeuncloggingmower'sdischargeopeningor baggerparts.
,, Slow downbeforeturning. Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erratic
operationandexcessivespeed.Be awarethat a grasscatcherattach-
mentcan affectthe handling characteristicsof your mower.
,, Disengageblade(s), set parkingbrake,stopengineand waituntil the
blade(s)cometo a completestop beforeopeningbaggerattachment's
top cover,removinggrass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,
removingany grass ordebris, or makingany adjustments.
,, Neverleave a runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn offblade(s),
placetransmissionin neutral,set parkingbrake,stop engine andremove
keybeforedismounting.
,, Your machineis designedto cut normalresidentialgrassof a heightno
morethan 10".Do notattemptto mowthrough unusuallytall, dry grass
(e.g.,pasture)or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrass orleaves maycontact
the engineexhaustand/or buildup on the mowerdeckpresentinga
potentialfirehazard.
,, If situationsoccur whichare not coveredinthis manual,use care and
good judgment.Contact 1-800-659-5917for assistance.
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