III.CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator
isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineandthemowingactivity.Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and underthe watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Bealert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Never carry children. They may falloff
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscurevision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
-Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap oradd fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
-Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especiaUyblade
attachment halts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves, or
other debds build-up. Clean oilor fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
stodng.
• Stop and inspectthe equipment if you
strike anobject. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components ore subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving partsor
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check componentsand replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicingthem.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
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• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
• Do notreow irl reverse unlessabso-
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
• Never carrychildren. They may fall off
and be sedously injuredor interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowingarea
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up anddown slopes (15° Max),
not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grasscan hide obstacles.
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