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Before removing entangled grass or other foreign objects from the blades, be sure to stop the
engine and remove the spark plug cord. Check that the blades have stopped moving before
carefully removing any entangled material.
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Be sure that there are no people, animals or vehicles close by. When operating this machine,
always maintain a distance of 100 FEET between yourself and bystanders. If people or animals
come near, release the blade clutch and switch off the engine. Not taking these precautions can
cause injury and accidents.
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For safety reasons, do not make sudden starts/stops or sharp turns.
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Take care to move and turn the machine slowly. Furthermore, stop the blades when not cutting
grass. Not taking these precautions can cause injury and accidents.
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The person using this machine should always operate it from behind the handlebars. When this
machine’s engine is running, do not stand in front of the path where you are cutting grass or try to
cut sideways. Not taking these precautions can cause injury and accidents.
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Look out for holes in the ground and protruding tree roots. Also look out for obstructions that
could be hidden in long grass. The handlebars can be taken from your control, causing injury and
accidents.
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Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, and trees which block your line of sight.
Such obstructions can hide children and animals from view.
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Do not drive this machine in the direction of rivers and drop-offs, people and buildings.
Accidents can be caused by falls and collisions.
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When moving the machine backwards, check that there are no people or obstacles behind you
and that you have a secure foothold. When reversing, there is a danger of being trapped between
the machine and a wall or falling from drop-offs.
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Exercise caution when operating the machine alongside fences, buildings and trees. The
machine’s handlebars can be taken from your control if you come into contact with obstacles,
possibly causing injury and accidents.
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Do not leave the machine unattended with the engine running. When leaving the machine
unattended, park on a flat surface with the engine switched off, the speed change lever in [N] and
confirm that the parking brake is ON. Injury and accidents can be caused if the machine moves
while unattended.
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When working near trees, shrubs, and building corners, please take care not to run the unit into
hard surfaces as this could cause accident or injury. If you do hit a hard surface, please stop the
engine immediately. Once you have checked that the blade has stopped rotating, please
disengage the spark plug and check the blade, belts, wires and brakes.
If there are any problems with these parts, please repair or replace them before operating the
unit again.
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If you notice any unusual smells, noises, or any heat coming from the unit, please stop the
engine immediately, disengage the spark plug and ensure safe shutdown of the unit.
Once the machine has completely stopped: being careful to avoid burns, check for any
obstructions that may be interfering with the machine's operation
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Using the machine on slopes
When operating on slopes, serious accidents can be caused by the operator slipping and the
machine rolling over. Be especially careful when working in such areas and stop operating
the machine immediately if you feel in any danger at all.
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Do not operate the machine on slopes of more than 15°.
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
NOTICE
WARNING
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