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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readand followall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and
leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato
causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
Thisattachmentwas builtto be usedaccordingto the safeopera-
tion practicesin this manual.Carelessnessor error on the part of
the operatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Mowersarecapableof
amputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failureto observe
the followingsafetyinstructionsas wellas the instructionsprovided
withyour mower,could resultin seriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrictthe use of this powermachineto
personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon 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.
,, Tohelp avoidbladecontact or a thrown objectinjury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenand petsat least 75 feetfromthe mowerwhile it is in
operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.
,, Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be used.Remove
all stones,sticks, wire, bones, toys,and other foreignobjectswhich
couldbe pickedup 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 bagattachmentcomponentmayresult inthrown objectsor blade
contactinjuries.
,, Do not put hands orfeet 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.Avoiderratic
operationandexcessivespeed.Be awarethata grasscatcherattach-
mentcan affectthe handlingcharacteristicsof your mower.
,, Disengageblade(s), set parkingbrake,stop engineand 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,stopengine andremove
keybeforedismounting.
,, Your machineis designedto cut normalresidentialgrassof a heightno
morethan 10".Do not attemptto mowthrough unusuallytall, dry grass
(e.g.,pasture)or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrass or leaves maycontact
the engineexhaustand/or build up on the mowerdeck presentinga
potentialfirehazard.
,, If situationsoccur whichare not coveredinthis manual,usecare and
good judgment.Contact 1-800-659-5917for assistance.
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