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damage such as bending and twisting.
Check all areas of the machine for damage and have parts repaired or replaced if
necessary.
Using the machine on slopes
When operating on slopes, serious accidents can be happened if you slip and the
machine rolls over. Be especially careful when working in such areas and stop
operating the machine immediately if you feel there is any danger at all.
Do not operate the machine on slopes of more than
20°.
Maintain a constant speed on the slope and refrain from unnecessary gear shifting as
there is a risk of falling and slipping.
There is a risk of collapse and falling from the shoulder when driving on the shoulder
between a flat area and a sloped area. Operate the machine on flat safe ground.
Do not change directions on a slope. The machine could roll over, causing injury and
accidents.
Do not operate the machine on wet slopes. It is easy to slip on wet grass and suffer
injury and accidents.
Watch for holes in the ground and protruding tree roots. Also watch for obstructions
that could be hidden in long weeds and brush. You can lose control of the steering
wheel, causing injury and accidents.
When operating on slopes, do not leave the machine with its clutch off or the speed
change lever in neutral. The machine could run out of control, causing injury and
accidents.
Children
When operating this machine, be particularly aware of children. Children are often
interested in mowers and may be drawn to you. As children may not be concentrating
on their surroundings, tragic accidents can occur if you take your eyes off of them.
Please be keenly aware of the following points:
Do not allow children to come into the area where you are working. Make sure that
young children are securely in the care of an adult other than the operator.
Switch off the engine immediately if children enter the area where you are working.
Do not allow children to operate the machine. Check and obey local laws which may
place age limits on the operation of machinery.
Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, and trees which block your line of
sight. Such obstructions can hide children from view.
WARNING
WARNING
