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SAFETY INFORMATION
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, it is suggested you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTRE for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Slope gauge
WARNING
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe
injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes
before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area.
• Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when chang-
ing direction on a slope.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the blade/mo-
tor control handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or
balance.
• Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge.
• Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.
WARNING
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 ft. every 10
ft.). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down.
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