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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and
others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Only allow operators who are responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions,
and physically capable to operate the mower.
2. Be familiar with the areas in which the mower is to be used. Walk all areas to be
mowed, evaluate slopes and other terrain and look for obstacles to be avoided to
ensure safe operation before you mow.
3. See the Practice Operation (Initial Use) section of this manual for
further instructions.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mower and in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference by each operator and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the
mower and disengage the controls quickly.
3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this mower who has not read the
manual. Never permit children under the age of 16 to operate this mower.
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, labels or safety devices. If a shield, guard,
label or safety device is damaged or does not function, repair or replace it before
operating the mower.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the mower while it is in
operation. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects that could be picked up
and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed
to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments
approved by the mower manufacturer.
8. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
9. Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (e.g. safety
glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, hard hat) when
operating or maintaining this mower. Long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry
may get entangled in moving parts. Follow all federal, state and local guidelines
regarding the use of personal protective equipment.
10. For extended use of this product, hearing protection is recommended.
11. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING
DANGER
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12. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
13. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
14. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This mower is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
16. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
17. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
18. Never carry passengers.
19. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a
back-over accident.
20. Slow down before turning. Operate the mower smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed. Be aware of your direction of travel to avoid accidents.
21. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass,
unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
22. Never leave a running mower unattended. Always stop on level ground, turn off
blade(s), place drive speed control levers in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key before leaving the operator position.
23. Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower on a trailer. The mower
should not be driven on unstable, unsecured, or inadequate ramps because the
mower could tip over causing serious personal injury.
24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck which
could result in serious injury.
25. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
26. Disengage the blades, set the parking brake to the 'on' position and make sure
the speed control levers are in the neutral position before attempting to start the
engine. Only start the engine from the operator's position.
27. Do not attempt to mow unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the
mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
28. Do not stop or park the mower over dry leaves, grass, debris or other
combustible material.
29. Never attempt to operate the mower without the mowing deck attached; the
mower could tip over.
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