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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This product is a piece of power equipment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious
operator injury or even death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass
discharge system) in place and in proper working condition.
♦ Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark
plug wire(s) or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or
performing maintenance.
♦ If mower deck becomes clogged, stop engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key
before cleaning blockage.
♦ Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power driven parts.
♦ Keep off mower unless seat platform is provided.
♦ Keep others off mower.