place for future and regular reference and
for ordering replacement parts.
2.
This machine is a precision piece of
power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your unit has been designed to
perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
3.
Never allow children under 14 years old
to operate this machine. Children 14
years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions
and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a
adult. Only responsible individuals who
are familiar with these safe operation
rules should use this machine.
4.
Thoroughly inspect the area where
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects which could be tripped
over or picked up and thrown by the
blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern
to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
Also, avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
5.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, stay in the operator zone
behind the handles and keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6.
Always wear safety glasses to protect
your eyes during equipment operation
and while performing an adjustment or
repair. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
7.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
close- fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and
pants that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed
shoes
are recommended.
Never operate this machine in bare feet,
sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g.
canvas) shoes.
8.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade can amputate hands and
feet.
9.
A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
10.
Many injuries occur as a result of the
mower being pulled over the foot during
a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do
not hold on to the mower if you are
falling; release the handle immediately.
11.
Never pull the mower back toward you
while you are walking. If you must back
the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to
avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
a)
Step back from the mower to fully
extend your arms.
b)
Be sure you are well balanced with
sure footing.
c)
Pull the mower back slowly, no
more than half way toward you.
d)
Repeat these steps as needed.
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