CERTIFIED 060-0740-4, Safety And Operating Manual

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model no. 060-0740-4  

SLOPE OPERATION  
Slopes are a major factor related to slip 

and fall accidents, which can result in 

severe injury. Operation on all slopes 

requires extra caution. If you feel 

uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.   
1.   Mow across the face of slopes; 

never up and down. Exercise 

extreme caution when changing 

direction on slopes.   

2.   Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, 

or other hidden objects. Uneven 

terrain could cause a slip and 

fall accident. Tall grass can hide 

obstacles.   

3.   Do not mow on wet grass or 

excessively steep slopes. Poor 

footing could cause a slip and fall 

accident.   

4.   Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, 

or embankments. You could lose 

your footing or balance.

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 

will 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.   Be alert and turn mower off if a 

child enters the area.   

3.   Never allow children to operate the 

machine.   

4.   Use extra care when approaching 

blind corners, shrubs, trees, or 

other objects that may block your 

view of a child.

SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE     
1.   Keep all nuts and bolts tight to 

ensure the equipment is in a safe  

working condition.   

2.   Never tamper with safety devices. 

Check their proper operation 

regularly.   

3.   Keep machine free of grass, leaves, 

or other debris build-up. 

4.   If you strike a foreign object, stop 

and inspect the machine. Repair, if 

necessary, before starting.   

5.   Never make any adjustments or 

repairs with the motor running.    

6.   Always unplug electric mowers before 

adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.   

7.   Check grass collection bag 

components and the discharge 

guard frequently and replace with 

manufacturer’s recommended 

parts, when necessary.   

8.   Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the 

blade or wear gloves, and use extra 

caution when servicing them.      

9.   Maintain or replace safety and 

instruction labels, as necessary.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-
BEHIND MOWERS
1.Safety Instructions
1.1  Training
a)  Read the operating and service 

instruction manual carefully. 

Be thoroughly familiar with the 

controls and the proper use of the 

equipment.

b)  Never allow children to operate a 

power mower.

c)  Keep the area of operation clear 

of all persons, particularly small 

children, and pets.

SAFETY INFORMATION