Important Safe Operation Practices
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General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
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machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
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Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
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machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
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instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
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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.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
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used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
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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.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
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operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
WARNING!
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
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slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be
caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in
bare feet or sandals.
Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction
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and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower
without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its
proper place.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
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cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade
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contact or thrown object injuries.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
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roads and while not cutting grass.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
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roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any
public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
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alcohol or drugs.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Never carry passengers.
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Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up
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slowly. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to avoid a back-over accident.
Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly.
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Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and
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wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute,
removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
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off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
