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SAFETY
CHILDREN:
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children.
Children are attracted to lawn mowers
and the mowing activity.
NEVER assume children will stay
where they were last seen.
Be alert to avoid accidents.
•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
•Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
•Before and during backing, look BEHIND and DOWN
for small children.
•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seri-
ously injured or interfere with safe mower operation.
•Never allow children to operate the mower.
•Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
