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WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructionswhich, ifnot followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and followall instructionsin this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to complywith these instructionsmay result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol--heed itswarning.
WARNING: The Battery and Engine Exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery and posts contain lead;
wash hands after handling.
WARNING: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness orerror on the part of the operator can resultin
sedous injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructionson the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual ina safe place
forfuture and regular reference and forordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old andover should read and
understand operation instructionsand safety rules in this
manual and should betrained and supervised by parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate thismachine without
proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or athrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets atleast 75
feet from the machine while it isin operation. Stop
machine ifanyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment isto
be used. Remove allstones, sticks, wire, bones, toys,
and other foreign objects which could be picked up and
thrown bythe blade(s). Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging matedal against a wall or obstruction
which may cause discharged material to dcochet back
toward the operator.
8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect youreyes. Thrown objects which dcoshet can
cause serious injuryto the eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled workshoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes andjewelry can be
caught inmovable parts. Never operate this machine in
bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do notpoint itat anyone. Do net operate the
mower without the discharge coveror entire grass
catcher in itsproper place.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts or under the
cuffing deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade
contactor thrown object injuries.
13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads and while notcutting grass.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not Intended for use on any
publicroadway.
15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
16. Mow only indaylight or good artificiallight. Never carry
passengers.
17. Disengage blade(s) before shifting intoreverse. Back up
slowly.Always lookdown and behind before and while
backing to avoid a back-over accident.
18. Slow down before tuming. Operate the machine
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
19. Disengage blade(s), sat parking brake, stop engine and
wait untilthe blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debds, or making any
adjustments.
20. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
21. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
intoa trailer or truck. This unit should not be ddven up or
down ramp(s), because the unitcould tip over, causing
serious personal injury.The unitmust be pushed
manually on ramp(s) to load or unload pmpedy.
22. Muffierandenginebecomehotandcancauseabum.Do
nottouch.
23. Check overheed clearances carefully before ddving
under low tree branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or pulled fromthe unit,
whichcould result in serious injury.
24. Disengage all sttachment clutches, depress the brake
pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting
tostart engine.
25. Your machine isdesigned tocut normal residential grass
ofa height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) orpiles of
dryleaves. Drygrass orleaves may contact the engine
exhaust and/or build upon the mower deck presenting a
potentialfire hazard.
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