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Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with
the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. Be sure blades and engine are stopped before
placing hands or feet near blades.
DANGER — BYSTANDERS
Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Do not mow when children or others are around.
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation.
DANGER — THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
Remove objects which could be thrown by the blades.
DANGER — SLOPE OPERATION
Go up and down slopes, not across. Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes
greater than 15 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed. Do not operate machine
where it could tip or slip. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Before leaving operator’s position, disengage blades, engage parking brake, shut off engine
and remove key. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and in working
order.
DANGER — HOT SURFACES
Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing.
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DANGER — HOT SURFACES
Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or tall dry grass. Keep machine free of debris.
WARNING — HOT SURFACES
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws
or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
