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