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o The blade rums when the motor is running.
. Avoid accidental starting Do not play with the
switch button and Operator Presence Control
Bar when not in use.
PREPARATION:
o Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects. These
objects will be thrown by the blade and can
cause severe injury.
o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
when Stading and while using your mower.
• Dress properly. Do not operate mower when
barefoot orweafing open sandals. Wear
only solid shoes with good traction when
mowing.
o Always make wheel height adjustments
before starting your mower. Never attempt to
do this while the mower is running
o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light
o Do Net insert fuse into mower until it is ready
to be used or charged.
o Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask
if mowing operation is dusty.
° Remove adjusting wrenches. Form habit of
checking to see that adjusting wrenches are
removed from mower before turning it on
OPERATION:
o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you
° Do not mow wet or slippery grass Never run
while operating your mower Always be sure
of your footing - keep a firm hold on the
handles and walk.
o Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times
° Always stop the motor wheneve_ you leave
or are not using your mower, or before
crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any
gravel-covered areas.
• Never direct discharge el material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower
while you are
operating it
- Before cleaning, inspecting, or re*
pairing your mower, stop the motor
and make absolutely sure the blade
and all moving pads have stopped Then
remove the fuse to prevent accidental
starting_
,, Do not continue to run your mower
if you hit a foreign object. Follow
the procedure outlined above_ then repair
any damage before restarting and operating
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your mower.
• Do not operate your mower if it
vibrates abnormally. Excessive
vibration is an indication of damage;
stop the motor and safely check for
the cause of vibration. Repair as
required.
• Do not run the motor indoors.
. Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you
might lose your footing Do nol mow
excessively steep slopes Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing directions -
maintain good footing.
o Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher
or other safety devices in place.
° Don't force the mower. It will do the
job better and safer at the rate of
which it is designed. When mowing
on rough sulfeces or in high grass,
select a higher cutting posilien.
° Don't overreach Keep proper footing
and balance at all time.
o Stay alert Watch what you are doing
and use common sense Do not
operate mower when you are tired
Do not run or rush when mowing.
• Drugs, alcohol, medication Do not
operate mower while under the
inlluence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication
o Danger: Keep away from blade area
Be aware of the risk of injury Keep
hands and feet away from the blade
DQ NOT attempt to remove cut
material or unclog debris from under
mower deck while blade is moving
If mower stalls, release operator
presence control bar and wait for
blade to stop rotalingo Remove fuse
before attempting Io remove anything
from under mower deck. Thor-
oughly inspect and have any damage
repaired before restarting and
operating mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
° Check the blade and the motor
mounting bolts often to be sure they
are tightened properly
- Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent inlervals for proper tightness
to be sure mower is in safe working
condition.