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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death..
IoGENERAL OPERATION
• Read, undersland, and follow all
instruclions on lhe machine and in the
manual(s) before starling. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and lhe proper
use of lhe machine before slading
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating pads. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objecls such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.., which
could be picked up and thrown by lhe
b_ade..
,, Be sure the area isclear of other people
before mowing Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals Always
wear substantial foot wear
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards..
- Do not operate Ihe mower without prop-
er guards, plates, grass catcher or other
safely protective devices in place..
• See manufacturer's instructionsfor
proper operation and inslallation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by Ihe manufacturer
. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
° Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
unlit the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher
, Mow only in daylight or good artificial
lighL
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
. Never operate machine in wet grass..
Always be sure of your fooling: keep a
firm hold on Ihe handle and walk; never
run,
• Disengage the selFpropetied mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starling Ihe engine
(molor)..
,, If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
lion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or saiety
glasses with side shields when oper-
ating mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a maior faclor related to sfip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury°All slopes require extra cau-
tion,.If you feel uneasy on a stope, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing directionon slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, elc
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps Tall
grass can hide obstacles..
DO NOT:
,, Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankmenls The operalor could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
° Do not mow on wel grass.. Reduced
footing could cause slipping
t!!. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator
is not alert to the presence ol children
Children are often attracted to the ma-
chine and the mowing activity Neveras-
sume that children will remain where you
last saw lhem..
,, Keep children out of lhe trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult
. Be aled and turn machine off if children
enter the area
° Before and whi_e walking backwards,
lookbehind and down for small children.
• Never atlow children to operate the
machine..
° Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, sflrubs, trees or other objects
that may obscure vision.
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