Prevent Equipment Fires
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Clean and inspect the entire machine.
Carefully read Operator’s Manual Machine Cleanout section for details.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
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• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher
in place.
Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acid
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• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
• No sparks, ames, smoking.
• Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not tip.
• Keep vent caps tight and level.
• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
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• Keep away from hot surfaces.
Safety
Operating Safely
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This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in
manuals provided, and view safety video, before starting. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine
before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to
operate this machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire and toys which could be
thrown by the blades.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop
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.
• Never direct discharged material toward 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 machine without the entire grasscatcher, discharge
guard, or other safety devices in place and working. Never operate
with the discharge deector raised, removed, or altered, unless using
a grasscatcher.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades,
lock park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all
parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing the grasscatcher, or unclogging the discharge chute.
• Operate 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. Stop
blades before crossing roads or sidewalks.
Safety
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