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_IbDANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
,_(_.WARNING: Inordertopreventacciden- • Never direct discharged material toward
tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone. Avoid discharging material
adjusting or making repairs, always discon- -against a wall or obstruction, Material
• nect spark plug wire and place wire where may ricochet back toward the operator.
it cannot contact spark plug, Stop the blades when crossing gravel
surfaces.
_WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in . Do not operate machine without the on-
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor, tire grass catcher, discharge chute, or
_WARNING: Tow only the attachments othersafetydevicesinplaceandworking,
that are recommended by and comply with • Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unat-
specifications of the manufacturer of your tended. Always turn off blades, set
tractor. Use common sense when towing, parking brake, stop engine, and remove
Operate only at the lowest possible speed keys before dismounting.
when on a slope, Too heavy of a load, while
• Disengage blades when not mowing.
on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose Shut off engine and wait for all parts to
traction with the ground and cause you to
come to a complete stop before cleaning
lose control of your tractor, the machine, removingthegrass catcher,
_(_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of or unclogging the discharge chute.
its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- • Operate machine onfyin daylightorgood
nents contain or emit chemicals known to artificial light,
the State of California to cause cancer and • Do not operate the machine While under
birth defects or other reproductive harm. the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and crossing roadways.
related accessories contain lead and lead • Useextracarewhenloadingorunloading
compounds, chemicals known tothe State of the machine into a trailer or truck.
California to cause cancer and birth defects • Alwaysweareye protectionwhen operat-
or other reproductive harm, Wash hands ing machine,
after handling. - Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involvedin a large
I. GENERAL OPERATION percentage of riding mower-related inju-
• Read, understand, andfollow all instruc- ries. These operators should evaluate
tions on the machine and in the manual their ability to operate the riding mower
before starting, safely enough to protect themselves and
. others from serious injury
Do not put hands or feet near rotating . _ .... "° ." ", •
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of the discharge opening at all times.
• Keep machine free of grass, (eaves or
- Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate otherdebris build-upwhich cantouch hot
the machine, exhaust/engine parts and burn. Do not
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, allow the mower to plow leaves or other
toys, wire, etc,, which could be picked debris which can cause build-up to oc-
up and thrown by the blades, cur, Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders operating or storing the machine. Allow
beforeoperating, Stop machineifanyone machine to cool before storage,
enters the area.
- Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary, Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
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