Be certain that no persons or pets are in
the vicinity of a mower when it is in use,
as a thrown object which hits a sidewalk,
driveway, or other hard surface can
ricochet upward. Stop mowing if a person
or foreign object appears in your mowing
area.
This is the only way to avoid possible injury
to that person or damage to objects in the
cutting area.
do not
operate a rear bagger or a
mower with a mulching attachment unless
the discharge door is closed, or the bag,
mulch plug or side discharge attachment is
properly secured.
Check the grass-catching bag frequently
as it is subject to deterioration. If it is worn
or damaged, replace it with a new bag. A
hole or a weak spot in the bag could allow
a foreign object to be thrown into the
operator’s position or the surrounding area.
If you notice damage to the mower such as
loose screws, missing bolts, broken parts,
or anything abnormal,
StoP
the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and
correct the condition before you resume
mowing.
Check all parts periodically for wear or
deterioration and replace as required with
genuine Exmark parts.
Exmark parts are designed and tested
specifically for use on Exmark products. If a
part on your mower must be replaced, use
a genuine Exmark part.
4. clear the moWing area!
The mower blade rotates at an extremely
high speed! It is shaped to create an
upward draft under the housing, a
vacuuming action, to stand the grass up
for a cleaner cut. Because of this, the blade
can pick up debris, such as small rocks,
wires, and broken glass, and throw it out
the discharge port with considerable force.
The operator should use extreme caution
to minimize the risks from these thrown
objects by taking these precautions.
Before starting
the mower,
walk around
the area and
pick up any
rocks, wires,
sticks, and other objects that the blade
might pick up and throw. Be careful about
this.
rememBer
once an object has been
thrown and caused injury, it is too late to
think about what should have been done!
Keep everyone out of the area being
mowed. If children are playing in the back
yard, cut the front yard, and vice versa.
Better still, send them into the house while
you are mowing. A child can dart in front
of the mower in a fraction of a second, and
that’s all it takes for an accident.
If someone enters the yard while you’re
mowing, turn off the mower and wait until
he or she leaves the area before restarting
the mower.
neVer
cross driveways or paths with the
blade rotating. The blade can pick up and
throw gravel or loose rocks.
STOP
STOP
STOP
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