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SAFETY INFORMATION
‡ Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator's foot during a fall
caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet or while wearing sandals
or lightweight (e.g.: canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the
handle immediately.
‡ Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away
these steps:
‡ Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
‡ Be sure that you are well balanced.
‡ Pull the mower back slowly.
‡ Repeat these steps as necessary.
‡ Do not use mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
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‡ Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense.
‡ Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can
amputate hands and feet.
‡ Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
‡ Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
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‡ Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
‡ If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
‡ Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop and disconnect from the
extension cord before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will
continue to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body
in the blade area until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
‡ Never operate the mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch
or other safety protective devices in place and in working order. Do not operate the
mower with damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
Operating on a slope
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 mower on a sloped or hilly area. Do not mow a slope that has an angle
of greater than 15°.
‡ Mow across the face of a slope and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
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. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., that can be tripped over or
thrown by the blade.
‡ Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the bail lever
immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
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