• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and the turn slowly and gradually
downhill if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
III. Children
• Keep children out of the mowing area
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.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra card when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. Service
• Use extra care handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
explosive.
o Use only an approved container.
o Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running.
o Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
o Never refuel the machine indoors.
o Never store the machine or fuel
container where there is an open
flame, such as a gas water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment nuts, tight and keep equipment in
good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage.
Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike
an object. Repair if necessary before
restarting.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
Caution:
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children
are attracted to the machine and
the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It
means CAUTION!!! BECOME
ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!!!
Caution:
Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place it where it cannot
contact the spark plug in order to
prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting
or making repairs.
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And then turn slowly and gradually
Use extra care when approaching blind