attachments to the ground, turn off the engine, and
remove the key.
• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Be alert at curbs, shrubs, near
trees, and other obstructions and hidden hazards.
Obstacles can damage machine (fuel hoses, wire
harness etc.).
• Know what is behind you before backing up. Look
to the rear before and when backing. Do not mow
while in reverse. Operate in reverse with the blades
engaged only when absolutely necessary and make
sure the area immediately behind you is clear of
obstructions or holes, and small children. Use extra
caution when machine is equipped with grass
catcher. Your view to the rear is restricted.
• When working in groups, always let others know
what you are doing ahead of time.
• Do not drive the machine on streets or highways.
Watch for traffic when you cross roads or operate
near roads.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone.
Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
• When using any attachments, never direct
discharge material toward bystanders. Do not allow
people or pets near the attachments while in
operation.
Do not mow when bystanders are present in the
mowing area.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust
area free of grass or leaves.
• Be sure that the rotating blades and the engine are
stopped and the key is removed before placing
hands or feet near blades, cleaning blockages or
unclogging the discharge deflector.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to
stop before removing grass catcher or unclogging
discharge deflector.
• Always inspect the mower for damage after striking
a foreign object. Repair or replace any damaged
parts before restarting.
• Operate during daylight or in bright artificial light.
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally,
disengage the drive to the attachments, stop the
engine and remove the key. Then check the
machine immediately.
• Do not operate the machine when there is a
possibility of lightning. Even if the machine is
equipped with a cabin, the operator is not protected
from lightning.
• Never raise the deck with the blades running.
Disengage the PTO and stop the blades from
rotating if not mowing.
3. Safety for children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert of
the presence of children. Children are attracted to the
machine and mowing activity.
• Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter
the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down
for small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
• Never allow children to operate the machine, even
under adult supervision. Local regulation can
restrict the age of the operator.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might hide
children from sight.
• Do not mow in reverse. Operate in reverse with the
blades engaged only when it is absolutely
necessary and make sure that the area to the rear
is clear of children before doing so.
4. Operators, age 60 years and older
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and older,
are involved in a large percentage of machine-related
injuries. These operators must evaluate their ability to
operate the machine safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
5. Operating on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution.
• If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
• If the engine stops when operating on a slope,
apply the parking brake immediately to prevent
machine runaway.
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