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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are for your safety. Read them tho
roughly & carefully.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Children:
C
hildren are often attracted to power equipment. Serious
accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children
in the area of the machine.
Never assume that children will stay put where you last
saw them.
Keep children away from the work area and under close
supervision by another adult.
Shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
Never allow a child to ride with you.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Be extra cautious near corners, bushes, trees or other
objects that block your view.
Slope Operation:
R
emove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc.
Operate side to side not up and down. Never drive the
mower on terrain that slopes more than 15 degrees.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires begin to
slip, disengage the PTO and drive slowly down the slope.
Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes. If it becomes
necessary, turn slowly and gradually downward if
possible.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. On uneven terrain, the
machine can tip more easily. Long grass or other debris
can hide obstacles.
Drive slowly and use small movements of the steering
controls.
Do not operate wet grass. It is slippery, and the tires can
lose their traction, allowing the machine to slide.
Maintenance & Storage:
K
eep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
If storing equipment over long periods of time remove all
grass clippings, grass build up and debris from the
equipment to prevent corrosion.
Replace worn or damaged parts for continued safe
operation.
When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended
the parking brake should be set .
Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized
use.
Training:
All users should seek and obtain
p
rofessional and practical instruction. Such
instruction should emphasize:
The need for care and concentration when working with
walk behind or ride-on machines.
How to properly connect and disconnect the tractor and
attachment.
How to properly drive, control and operate a walk behind
or ride-on machine with an attachment connected.
Operation Safety:
D
o not operate the machine in a confined space.
Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, turn the
engine off and remove the key when leaving the machine
during operations.
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or
allow anyone near the machine while in use.
Never operate the machine near bodies of water,
retaining walls, cliffs or tall curbs. Give the machine
ample room to operate and turn around.
Never operate the machine with defective guards or
without safety protective devices in place.
Disengage the PTO switch, set the brake, stop the
engine, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark
plug wires:
Before clearing blockages.
Before checking, clearing or working on the
machine.
After striking a foreign object, inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
Before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
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