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Operator
Safety
WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can
cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or
death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow
only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each
person operating the machine must be
of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity
or judgment.
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WARNING
POISONOUS
GAS HAZARD.
Engine
exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
a poisonous
gas that cou}d kimlyou in minutes.
You
CANNOT
see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust
fumes,
you could
still be exposed
to carbon
monox-
ide gas. if you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using this
product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor.
You may have carbon
monoxide
poisoning.
*
Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows,
doors and
vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating
and
potentially
being drawn towards occupied spaces.
*
Install battery-operated
carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon
monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
*
DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements,
crawlspac-
es, sheds, or other padially-enciosed
spaces even if using fans or open-
ing doors and windows for ventilation.
Carbon monoxide can quickly
build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product
has shut off.
*
ALWAYS place this product downwind
and point the engine exhaust
away from occupied spaces.
PROTECTION
FOR CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children, Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children wilt remain where you last saw them.
1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated
and turn machine OFF if anyone enters the area.
3. DO NOT allow pre=teenage children to operate machine.
4. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature
judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.
5. DO NOT putt mower backwards unless absolutely
necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children,
pets and hazards before and white backing.
6. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
SLOPE
OPERATmON
1. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fail acci-
dents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require
extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, DO NOT mow
it.
2. Mow across slopes, never up=and=down. Exercise
extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes.
DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or
traction is in doubt.
Refer to the Slope Guide at the back of
this manuat.
3. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.
1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings
in this manual and on the mower, engine and attachments.
Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before
starting.
2. Only mature, responsible persons shati operate the
machine and only after proper instruction.
3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are
involved in a large percentage of mower=related injuries.
These operators should evatuate their abitity to operate the
mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from
serious injury.
4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and
vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container.
DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running.
Add fuel outdoors onty with engine stopped and cool. Clean
spitled fuel and oit from machine. DO NOT smoke.
5. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects
such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.
Also note the tocation of holes, stumps, and other possible
hazards.
6. Keep people and pets out of the mowing area.
Immediately, STOP Blade, Stop engine and Stop mower if
anyone enters the area.
7. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
other safety devices frequently for proper operation and
location.
8. Make sure all safety decals are clearly tegibie. Replace if
damaged.
9. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glass-
es, tong pants and substantial footwear. DO NOT mow
barefooted or with sandats.
10. Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in
preparation for emergencies.
11. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
12. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs
of wear or deterioration
and replace as needed to prevent
injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn spots.
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