WARNING
Operating the machine to recycle lawn clippings without the plug in place allows objects to be
thrown toward you or bystanders. Also, contact with the blades could occur. Thrown objects
or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in place before you recycle the clippings. Never engage
the blades without either the rear-discharge plug or the grass bag installed on the machine.
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn.
WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown toward you
or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new the manufacturer replacement
bag.
WARNING
The blades are sharp; contacting the blades can result in serious personal injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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