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IMPORTANTOPERATORSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:This powerful cutting machine is capableof amputating handsand feet and canthrow objects
that can cause injury and damage!Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions could result in
serious injury or deathto the operator or other persons.The owner of the machine must understand these
instructions and must allow only persons who understandthese instructions to operate machine.Each
personoperating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influenceof any
substance,which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you haveany questions pertaining to your
machinewhich your dealer cannotanswer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service
Departmentat SNAPPER,IVIcDonough,Georgia30253. Phone:(1-800-317-7833).
PROTECTIONFORCHILDREN
Tragic accidentscanoccur if the operator is not alert to the
presenceof children. Children are often attracted to the
machine andthe mowing activity. Neverassumethat
children will remain whereyou last saw them.
1. KEEPchildren out of the mowing area and under the
watchful careof aresponsible adult other than the operator.
2. DONOTallow children in yard when machine is operated
andturn machine OFFif anyoneenters the area.
3. DONOTallow pre-teenagechildren to operate machine.
4. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagerswith mature
judgment under closeadult supervision to operate machine.
5. DONOTpull mower backwards unless absolutely
necessary.LOOKand SEEbehind and down for children,
pets andhazards beforeand while backing.
6. USEEXTRACAREwhen approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
SLOPE OPERATION
1. Slopesare amajor factor relatedto slip andfall
accidents,which can result in severeinjury. All slopes
require extracaution. If you feel uneasyon a slope, DONOT
mow it.
2. Mow across slopes, neverup-and-down. Exercise
extremeCAUTIONwhen changing directions on slopes. DO
NOTmow steep slopesor other areaswhere stability or
traction is in doubt. Referto the Slope Guideat the back of
this manual.
3. Useextra carewith grass catchers or other attachments;
these affect the handlingand the stability of the machine.
PREPARATION
1. Read,understand, andfollow instructions andwarnings
in this manualand on the mower, engineand attachments.
Knowthe controls and the proper useof the mower before
starting.
2. Only mature, responsible personsshall operatethe
machine andonly after proper instruction.
3. Data indicatesthat operators age60 and above,are
involved in a large percentageof mower-related injuries.
Theseoperators should evaluatetheir ability to operatethe
mower safely enoughto protect themselvesand others
from serious injury.
4. Handlefuel with extra care. Fuelsareflammable and
vapors are explosive.Useonly an approvedfuel container.
DONOTremovefuel capor add fuel with engine running.
PREPARATION
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Add fuel outdoors only with engine stoppedand cool. Clean
spilled fuel and oil from machine. DONOTsmoke.
5. Checkthe areato be mowed and removeall objects such
as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.
Also notethe location of holes, stumps, and other possible
hazards.
6. Keeppeopleand pets out of the mowing area.
Immediately,STOPBlade,Stop engine and Stop mower if
anyone enters the area.
7. Checkshields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
other safety devicesfrequently for proper operation and
location.
8. Make sureall safety decalsare clearly legible. Replaceif
damaged.
9. Protectyourself when mowing and wear safetyglasses,
long pants andsubstantial footwear. DONOTmow
barefootedor with sandals.
10. Know how to STOPbladeand engine quickly in
preparationfor emergencies.
11. Use extracarewhen loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
12. Checkgrass catchercomponents frequently for signs of
wear or deterioration and replaceas neededto prevent
injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn
spots.
SAFEHANDLINGOFGASOLINE
Toavoid personal injury or property damage, useextreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely flammable
and the vapors areexplosive.
1. Extinguishall cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
2. Use only anapprovedfuel container.
3. DONOTremovefuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow the engineto cool before refueling.
4. DONOTrefuelthe machine indoors.
5. DONOTstore the machineor fuel containerinside where
there is an openflame, spark or pilot light such as on a
water heateror other appliances.
6. DONOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicleor on a
truck or trailer bedwith a plastic liner.Always placethe
containers on the ground awayfrom the vehicle before
filling.
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