General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow
all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death.
• Read, understand, and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator's Manual
and on the machine, engine, and attachments before starting the engine.
• Do not allow children or untrained people to operate or service the machine. Allow only
people who are responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions, and physically capable
to operate or service the machine.
• Keep bystanders, particularly children, away from the operating area.
• Do not operate the machine near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water, or other
hazards, or on slopes greater than 15°.
• Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts.
• Do not operate the machine without all safety shields, guards, switches, and other
devices in place and working properly.
• Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the drives, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator's position.
• Wait for the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing it.
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