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Safety Alert Symbol
This manual identies potential hazards and has
safety messages identied by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
This machine meets or exceeds the safety
specications of the American National
Standards Institute B71.1-2003 in effect at the
time of production. However, improper use
or maintenance by the operator or owner can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for
injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety alert
symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING,
or DANGER-"personal safety instruction."
Failure to comply with the instruction may result
in personal injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions are from ANSI standard
B71.1-2003.
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
General Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
the operator’s manual and on the machine before
starting.
• Do Not place hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Allow only responsible adults who are familiar
with the instructions to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters the
area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do Not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing up.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
Do Not point it at anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
blades when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do Not operate the mower without either the
entire grass collection system or the discharge
deector in place.
• Be alert, slow down and use caution when making
turns. Look behind and to the side before
changing directions.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, engage parking brake,
stop engine, and remove key before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing. Stop the
engine, wait for all parts to come to a complete
stop, engage parking brake, and remove key
before cleaning the machine, removing the grass
or unclogging the deector.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good
articial light.
• Do Not operate the machine while under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for trafc when operating near or crossing
roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck
• Always wear eye protection when operating the
mower.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower-related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
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