SAFETY
Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them
carefully.
Warning! THIS CUTTING MACHINE
CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET AND
THROW OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE
THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Warning! CHILDREN CAN BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS
EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all the
safety instructions.
Protecting Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
frequently attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Do not think that children will
stay where you last saw them.
• Keep children out
of the mowing area
and in the watchful
care of a responsible
adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn the
machine off if a child
enters the area.
• Use precautions near blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that can block your view
of a child.
General Operation
• Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions on the
machine and in
the manual before
starting.
• Anyone who
operates, maintains,
and/or services this
machine must first read and understand this
Operator Manual. Local laws may regulate the
age of the user. The owner is responsible for
training the users of this equipment.
• The owner and operator of this equipment
can prevent accidents and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people and/or property.
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• Do not put hands or feet near turning parts
or under the mower. Keep away from the
discharge opening at all times.
• Only let responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Clean the area of
objects such as
rocks, toys, wire,
etc., which could
be picked up and
thrown by the
blades.
• Be sure the area has
no bystanders before
operating. Stop the mower if anyone enters the
area.
• Do not direct discharged material toward
anyone. Do not discharge 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 full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety
devices in place and working.
• Slow down before turning.
• Turn off blades, stop engine and remove keys
before leaving the machine.
• Do not carry
passengers. The
machine is only
intended for use by
one person.
• Disengage the
blades when not
mowing. Shut off
the engine and wait
for all parts to come to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the discharge guard.
• Operate the 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 care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
• Wear eye protection when operating machine.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other
debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust or
engine parts and burn. Do not let the mower
deck plow leaves or other debris that can cause
a buildup to occur.